The average train between Ipswich and Gatwick takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ipswich to Gatwick. 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 30 minutes between Ipswich and Gatwick. 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 Gatwick at 1:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Gatwick station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Ipswich to Gatwick train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Gatwick train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
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The distance between Ipswich and Gatwick is 135.6 km. The road distance is 157 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Gatwick Airport via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Farringdon station, and Farringdon in around 1h 55m.