The average train between Ipswich and Bury takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Ipswich to Bury. 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 Bury. 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 Bury at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day



4h 30m • 3 changesArrives next day



10h 41m • 3 changes


4h 29m • 3 changes


4h 44m • 3 changes


4h 29m • 3 changes


4h 32m • 3 changes


5h 19m • 3 changes


5h 14m • 3 changes


4h 59m • 3 changes


4h 29m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Ipswich to Bury? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Bury. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Bury station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Ipswich to Bury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Bury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Ipswich and Bury is 288.5 km. The road distance is 425 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Bury via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and Piccadilly in around 4h 37m.