The average train between Ipswich and Grantham takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Ipswich to Grantham. 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 Grantham. 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 Grantham at 10:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Grantham. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Grantham station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Ipswich to Grantham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Grantham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Grantham station.
Book your Ipswich to Grantham train tickets online with Greater Anglia and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Ipswich and Grantham is 154.2 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Grantham via Peterborough in around 2h 12m.