The average train between Ipswich and Bury takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is an hourly train service 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 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want 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 48m.
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 33m.