The average train between Barnstaple and Ipswich takes 6h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple to Ipswich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 6h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Ipswich? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Ipswich station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
Barnstaple to Ipswich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Ipswich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Barnstaple to Ipswich train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Barnstaple and Ipswich is 376.3 km. The road distance is 457 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Ipswich via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 5h 32m.