The average train between Ipswich and Leicester takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ipswich to Leicester. 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 30 minutes between Ipswich and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Leicester station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Ipswich to Leicester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Leicester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Ipswich to Leicester train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Ipswich and Leicester is 168.2 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Leicester via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 28m.
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