The average train between Exeter and Ipswich takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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 5 times a day between Exeter and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 7:54 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 10:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Ipswich station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Exeter to Ipswich train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Exeter Station.
Exeter to Ipswich train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ipswich station.
The distance between Exeter and Ipswich is 34.7 km. The road distance is 126 km.
You can take a train from Exeter Station to Ipswich via Boston and North Station in around 3h 2m.