The average train between Gatwick and Ipswich takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is an hourly train service 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 hourly between Gatwick and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, 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 London Bridge and take an average of 2h 8m. 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 London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
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.
Book your Gatwick to Ipswich train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Gatwick and Ipswich is 135.6 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Ipswich via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 5m.
