The average train between Ipswich and Bournemouth takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Ipswich to Bournemouth. 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 Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Ipswich to Bournemouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Bournemouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Ipswich to Bournemouth train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Ipswich and Bournemouth is 257.9 km. The road distance is 290 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Bournemouth via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 30m.
