The average train between Hereford and Ipswich takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford 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 Hereford and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Hereford is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Hereford 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 Hereford to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Ipswich station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Hereford to Ipswich train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Ipswich train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Hereford to Ipswich train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hereford and Ipswich is 264.6 km. The road distance is 400 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Ipswich via Newport (S Wales), London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 34m.