The average train between Ipswich and Durham takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Ipswich to Durham. 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 Durham. 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 Durham at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ipswich to Durham? 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 Durham. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Durham station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Ipswich to Durham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Durham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Ipswich to Durham train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Ipswich and Durham is 352.2 km. The road distance is 416 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Durham via Peterborough and York in around 4h 14m.