The average train between Guildford and Ipswich takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is an hourly train service from Guildford 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 Guildford and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Guildford is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Ipswich station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Guildford to Ipswich train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.
Guildford to Ipswich train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Guildford to Ipswich train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Guildford and Ipswich is 150.4 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Guildford to Ipswich via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 45m.