The average train between Grantham and Ipswich takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Grantham 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 Grantham and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 7:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grantham is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Grantham to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Grantham station and arriving at Ipswich station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Grantham to Ipswich train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.
Grantham to Ipswich train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Grantham to Ipswich train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Greater Anglia and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Grantham and Ipswich is 154.2 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a train from Grantham to Ipswich via Peterborough in around 2h 54m.