The average train between Chorley and Ipswich takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Chorley 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 Chorley and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Chorley is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Chorley to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Chorley station and arriving at Ipswich station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Chorley to Ipswich train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Chorley to Ipswich train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Chorley to Ipswich train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chorley and Ipswich is 308.9 km. The road distance is 445 km.
You can take a train from Chorley to Ipswich via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 39m.