The average train between Dorchester and Ipswich takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Dorchester 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 Dorchester and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 7:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorchester is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Dorchester station and arriving at Ipswich station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Dorchester to Ipswich train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorchester South station.
Dorchester to Ipswich train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Dorchester to Ipswich train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Dorchester and Ipswich is 290.3 km. The road distance is 335 km.
You can take a train from Dorchester South to Ipswich via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 21m.