The average train between Gloucester and Ipswich takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Gloucester 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 Gloucester to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Ipswich station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Gloucester to Ipswich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Ipswich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Gloucester to Ipswich train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Gloucester and Ipswich is 233.8 km. The road distance is 300 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Ipswich via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 26m.