Edinburgh to Ipswich Trains

Edinburgh to Ipswich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Ipswich takes 7h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

7h 10m
Duration: 395 mi
Distance: £172
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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6h 13m

£142–206

Edinburgh to Ipswich train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 3:27 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 5:28 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 7:27 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 3:27 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 5:27 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 7:27 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:30 AM → 3:27 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 5:27 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 7:28 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 9:30 PM
6h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 3:27 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 5:28 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 7:27 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 3:27 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 5:28 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 7:27 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 3:27 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 5:28 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 7:27 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:30 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 3:27 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 5:28 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 7:27 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
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