The average train between Ipswich and Leeds takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Ipswich to Leeds. 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 Leeds. 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 Leeds at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Leeds station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Ipswich to Leeds train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Leeds train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Ipswich to Leeds train tickets online with Greater Anglia and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Ipswich and Leeds is 264.8 km. The road distance is 306 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Leeds via Peterborough in around 3h 39m.