The average train between Ipswich and Derby takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is an hourly train service from Ipswich to Derby. 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 Derby. 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 Derby at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Derby. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Derby station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Ipswich to Derby train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Derby train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Ipswich to Derby train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Ipswich and Derby is 202.4 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Derby via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 14m.