Birmingham to Ipswich Trains

Birmingham to Ipswich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and Ipswich takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham 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.

3h 15m
Duration: 184 mi
Distance: £87
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...

2h 55m

£66–139

Birmingham to Ipswich train times

Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:21 PM → 9:36 AM
Arrives next day
12h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:26 AM → 12:00 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 12:35 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 1:30 PM
4h • 2 changes
9:34 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:38 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 9:07 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
7:17 AM → 10:05 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 10:35 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:38 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 9:07 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
7:17 AM → 10:05 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 10:35 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:38 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 9:07 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
7:17 AM → 10:05 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 10:35 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:38 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 9:07 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
7:17 AM → 10:05 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 10:35 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:38 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 9:07 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
7:17 AM → 10:05 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 10:35 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:06 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
7:17 AM → 10:05 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 10:35 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 12:06 PM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham 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.