The average train between Bolton and Ipswich takes 4h 34m 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.
Trains run hourly between Bolton and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Ipswich station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Bolton to Ipswich train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Bolton to Ipswich train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Bolton to Ipswich train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bolton and Ipswich is 294.7 km. The road distance is 427 km.
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.