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Birmingham to Ipswich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and Ipswich takes 3h 12m 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 12m
Duration
184 mi
Distance
£90
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 55m
£70–163

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 10:56 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Birmingham to Ipswich.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 183.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Ipswich, England?

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Ipswich via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 55m.

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