The average train between Ipswich and Doncaster takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Ipswich to Doncaster. 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 Doncaster. 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 Doncaster at 10:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Doncaster. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Doncaster station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Ipswich to Doncaster train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Doncaster train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Ipswich to Doncaster train tickets online with Greater Anglia and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Ipswich and Doncaster is 223.9 km. The road distance is 258 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Doncaster via Peterborough in around 2h 43m.