The average train between Ipswich and Brighton takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is an hourly train service from Ipswich to Brighton. 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 Brighton. 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 Brighton at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Brighton station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Ipswich to Brighton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Brighton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Ipswich to Brighton train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ipswich and Brighton is 163.7 km. The road distance is 193 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Brighton via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, London Bridge Bus Station, and London Bridge in around 2h 37m.