The average train between Boston and Ipswich takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Boston 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 every 4 hours between Boston and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Boston 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.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Ipswich station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Boston to Ipswich train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Ipswich train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Boston to Ipswich train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Greater Anglia and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Boston and Ipswich is 129.6 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Ipswich via Grantham and Peterborough in around 4h 2m.