The average train between Blackpool and Ipswich takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool 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 Blackpool and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Ipswich station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
Blackpool to Ipswich train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool to Ipswich train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Blackpool to Ipswich train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Caledonian Sleeper and 3 other operators.
The distance between Blackpool and Ipswich is 342.9 km. The road distance is 477 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Ipswich via Preston, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 31m.