The average train between Ipswich and Gloucester takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Ipswich to Gloucester. 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 Gloucester. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Gloucester at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Gloucester station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Ipswich to Gloucester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Gloucester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Gloucester station.
Book your Ipswich to Gloucester train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Ipswich and Gloucester is 233.8 km. The road distance is 300 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Gloucester via Stratford and London Paddington in around 4h 1m.