Chester to Ipswich Trains

Chester to Ipswich trains

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The average train between Chester and Ipswich takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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.

3h 36m
Duration: 249 mi
Distance: £114
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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3h 38m

£93–152

Chester to Ipswich train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Chester and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:24 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:24 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:14 AM → 2:30 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
11:28 AM → 3:30 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
12:32 PM → 4:30 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
1:32 PM → 5:30 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:24 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes

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