The average train between Ipswich and Glasgow takes 7h 42m and the fastest train takes 6h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Ipswich to Glasgow. 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 Glasgow. 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 Glasgow at 2:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 7h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 37m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ipswich to Glasgow? 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 Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Glasgow Queen Street station via Peterborough station and Edinburgh Waverley station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
Ipswich to Glasgow train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Glasgow train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
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The distance between Ipswich and Glasgow is 551.5 km. The road distance is 635 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Glasgow Queen Street via Peterborough and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 13m.