- Distance: 17 mi
- Duration: 18 min
The average train between Colchester and Ipswich takes 18 min and the fastest train takes 15 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Colchester 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 30 minutes between Colchester and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 11:38 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 18 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colchester station and arriving at Ipswich station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 18 min.
Colchester to Ipswich train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Ipswich train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Colchester to Ipswich train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Colchester and Ipswich is 25.6 km. The road distance is 27 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Colchester to Ipswich every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–15 and the journey takes 19 min.
