The average train between Croydon and Ipswich takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Croydon 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 Croydon and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Ipswich station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Croydon to Ipswich train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Ipswich train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Ipswich station.
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The distance between Croydon and Ipswich is 114.6 km. The road distance is 131 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Ipswich via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 50m.