Derby to Ipswich Trains

Derby to Ipswich trains

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The average train between Derby and Ipswich takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is an hourly train service from Derby 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 11m
Duration: 198 mi
Distance: £112
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 8m

£90–133

Derby to Ipswich train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 4:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:32 PM → 9:36 PM
3h 3m • 2 changes
7:09 PM → 10:07 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
7:32 PM → 10:37 PM
3h 4m • 2 changes
8:09 PM → 11:07 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:44 AM → 8:05 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
5:30 AM → 8:38 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 9:07 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 9:36 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:44 AM → 8:05 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
5:30 AM → 8:38 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 9:07 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 9:36 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:44 AM → 8:05 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
5:30 AM → 8:38 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 9:07 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 9:36 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:47 AM → 8:05 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
4:56 AM → 8:36 AM
3h 40m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 9:35 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:57 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 12:30 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
9:54 AM → 1:30 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 2:35 PM
3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:39 AM → 8:05 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
5:30 AM → 8:38 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 9:07 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 9:36 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
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