The average train between Ipswich and Harwich takes 41 min and the fastest train takes 33 min. There is a train service every few hours from Ipswich to Harwich. 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 Harwich. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Harwich at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 41 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Harwich station via Manningtree. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
Ipswich to Harwich train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Harwich train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Harwich Town station.
Book your Ipswich to Harwich train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Ipswich and Harwich is 15.7 km. The road distance is 33 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Harwich Town via Manningtree in around 1h 7m.