The average train between Ipswich and Birmingham NEC takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is an hourly train service from Ipswich to Birmingham NEC. 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 Ipswich and Birmingham NEC. 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 NEC at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Ipswich to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Birmingham International station.
Book your Ipswich to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ipswich and Birmingham NEC is 200.5 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Birmingham NEC via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Birmingham International in around 2h 48m.