The average train between Gateshead and Ipswich takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h. The train service runs several times per day from Gateshead 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 every 4 hours between Gateshead and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gateshead is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h • 1 change

5h 1m • 1 change

4h 30m • 1 change

4h 29m • 1 change

4h • 1 change

5h 1m • 1 change

4h 30m • 1 change

4h 29m • 1 change

4h • 1 change

5h 1m • 1 change

4h 30m • 1 change

4h 29m • 1 change

4h • 1 change

5h 1m • 1 change

4h 30m • 1 change

4h 29m • 1 change

4h • 1 change

5h • 1 change

4h 29m • 1 change

4h 29m • 1 change

4h 29m • 1 change

4h 29m • 1 change

4h 29m • 1 change

4h 30m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Gateshead to Ipswich? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Gateshead to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Gateshead station and arriving at Ipswich station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Gateshead to Ipswich train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
Gateshead to Ipswich train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Gateshead to Ipswich train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Gateshead and Ipswich is 370.7 km. The road distance is 438 km.
You can take a train from Newcastle to Ipswich via Peterborough in around 4h 45m.