The average train between Forest Gate and Ipswich takes 1h 18m and the fastest train takes 59 min. There is an hourly train service from Forest Gate 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 Forest Gate and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forest Gate is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Forest Gate to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate station and arriving at Ipswich station via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
Forest Gate to Ipswich train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Stratford (London) station.
Forest Gate to Ipswich train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Forest Gate to Ipswich train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Forest Gate and Ipswich is 96.2 km. The road distance is 106 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Stratford (London) to Ipswich hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 59 min.