The average train between Ipswich and Darlington takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Ipswich to Darlington. 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 every 4 hours between Ipswich and Darlington. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Darlington at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Darlington. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Darlington station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Ipswich to Darlington train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Darlington train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Ipswich to Darlington train tickets online with Greater Anglia and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Ipswich and Darlington is 327.8 km. The road distance is 381 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Darlington via Peterborough in around 3h 57m.