The average train between Ipswich and Blackpool takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours from Ipswich to Blackpool. 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 Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Blackpool station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Ipswich to Blackpool train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Blackpool train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Ipswich to Blackpool train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ipswich and Blackpool is 342.9 km. The road distance is 477 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Blackpool North via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Preston in around 4h 26m.