The average train between Gatwick and Ipswich takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Gatwick 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 30 minutes between Gatwick and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Ipswich station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Gatwick to Ipswich train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Ipswich train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Ipswich station.
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The distance between Gatwick and Ipswich is 135.6 km. The road distance is 157 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Ipswich via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 5m.
