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Finding direct trains in the UK between Ipswich and London.

Posted by surox on 02/02/18 03:13 AM

I plan to travel to the UK to visit relatives in Ipswich, a short trip from London. The trip down (or up!) is no problem and is a direct journey of about one and a quarter hours. However, finding a train back to London on virtually any website I look at is a nightmare. No direct trains, most with at least 2 changes, some with three and a journey of almost 3 hours. I also often get a message telling me that they have no details and that normally details are available 3 months out. I plan to return on 31st March.

Is there something that I am missing here?

Robin.

Posted by Al

02/02/18 03:21 AM

96 posts

May be better off posting on England forum but nationalrail.co.uk shows bus for part of the trip. As March 31 is a Saturday, there is probably track maintenance going on.

Posted by Frank

Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA

02/02/18 03:30 AM

23604 posts

Why not ask the relatives for suggestions since they live there?

Posted by Laura

Virginia, USA

02/02/18 03:41 AM

5831 posts

alangowdey has it right. There is maintenance work.

https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/travel-information/service-alterations/london-liverpool-street-colchester-ipswich-norwich-and-359

Generally, if you go to the website of the train operator (in this case, Greater Anglia), they will have a list of planned works somewhere on the site.

Posted by Jennifer

Tunbridge Wells

02/02/18 08:51 AM

6113 posts

That is Easter weekend and many train companies use the time when there are fewer commuters to undertake engineering work, using bus replacements and unfortunately adding much time to journeys.

Posted by surox OP

02/02/18 11:57 PM

2 posts

Thanks to all. Had not realised that it was Easter. Have decided to drive and tie in with other activities. R.

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