Ipswich to Birmingham Trains

Ipswich to Birmingham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ipswich and Birmingham takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is an hourly train service from Ipswich to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 8m
Duration: 184 mi
Distance: £85
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

best

Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...

2h 53m

£65–142

Ipswich to Birmingham train times

Trains run hourly between Ipswich and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

10:41 PM → 9:48 AM
Arrives next day
11h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:35 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
9:06 AM → 12:48 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
9:41 AM → 1:26 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
10:41 AM → 1:56 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:41 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 9:56 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:41 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 9:56 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:41 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 9:56 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:41 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 9:56 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:41 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 9:56 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:41 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
6:41 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 9:56 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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