Bolton to Ipswich Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Ipswich takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is an hourly train service from Bolton 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.

4h 35m
Duration: 265 mi
Distance: £121
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 20m

£95–159

Bolton to Ipswich train times

Trains run hourly between Bolton and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

3:36 PM → 8:05 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
4:21 PM → 8:35 PM
4h 14m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 9:08 PM
4h 1m • 3 changes
5:21 PM → 9:36 PM
4h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

12:23 AM → 9:07 AM
8h 44m • 3 changes
5:54 AM → 10:05 AM
4h 11m • 3 changes
6:21 AM → 10:35 AM
4h 13m • 3 changes
6:36 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

12:23 AM → 9:05 AM
8h 42m • 3 changes
5:54 AM → 10:05 AM
4h 11m • 3 changes
6:21 AM → 10:35 AM
4h 13m • 3 changes
6:54 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

12:08 AM → 12:35 PM
13h 27m • 3 changes
11:25 AM → 3:35 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
11:57 AM → 4:30 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
1:06 PM → 5:30 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:54 AM → 10:05 AM
4h 11m • 3 changes
6:21 AM → 10:35 AM
4h 13m • 3 changes
6:36 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 28m • 3 changes
6:54 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:23 AM → 9:07 AM
8h 44m • 3 changes
5:54 AM → 10:05 AM
4h 11m • 3 changes
6:21 AM → 10:35 AM
4h 13m • 3 changes
6:36 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:23 AM → 9:07 AM
8h 44m • 3 changes
5:54 AM → 10:05 AM
4h 11m • 3 changes
6:21 AM → 10:35 AM
4h 13m • 3 changes
6:36 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 28m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton 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.

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Ipswich via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 20m.

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