The average train between Cheltenham and Ipswich takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Ipswich station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Cheltenham to Ipswich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Ipswich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Cheltenham to Ipswich train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Cheltenham and Ipswich is 222.3 km. The road distance is 310 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Ipswich via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 42m.