The average train between Ipswich and Glasgow takes 6h 53m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Ipswich and Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 10:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 6h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Glasgow station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
Ipswich to Glasgow train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Glasgow train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Ipswich to Glasgow train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ipswich and Glasgow is 551.5 km. The road distance is 755 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Glasgow Central via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London Euston in around 6h 31m.