The average train between Ipswich and Halifax takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Ipswich to Halifax. 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 Halifax. 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 Halifax at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ipswich to Halifax? 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 Halifax. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Halifax station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Ipswich to Halifax train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Halifax train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Ipswich to Halifax train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Ipswich and Halifax is 273.1 km. The road distance is 333 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Halifax via Peterborough and Leeds in around 4h 19m.