The average train between Ipswich and Falkirk takes 7h 5m and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Ipswich to Falkirk. 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 Falkirk. 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 Falkirk at 11:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ipswich to Falkirk? 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 Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Falkirk station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
Ipswich to Falkirk train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Falkirk train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Falkirk Grahamston station.
Book your Ipswich to Falkirk train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between Ipswich and Falkirk is 544.1 km. The road distance is 677 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Falkirk Grahamston via Peterborough and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 58m.