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Ipswich to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ipswich and Bournemouth takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. 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.

3h 51m
Duration
181 mi
Distance
£87
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 40m
£71–138

Ipswich to Bournemouth train times

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 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 35m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 55m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 50m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 55m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 50m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 27m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ipswich to Bournemouth? 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.

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  • Distance: 180.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Ipswich, England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Ipswich to Bournemouth via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 40m.

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