The average train between Bournemouth and Ipswich takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is an hourly train service from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Ipswich station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Bournemouth to Ipswich train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Ipswich train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Bournemouth to Ipswich train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Bournemouth and Ipswich is 257.9 km. The road distance is 290 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Ipswich via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 35m.
