The average train between Ipswich and Liverpool takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is an hourly train service from Ipswich to Liverpool. 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 Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Liverpool station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Ipswich to Liverpool train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Liverpool train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Ipswich to Liverpool train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Ipswich and Liverpool is 316.2 km. The road distance is 424 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Liverpool Lime Street via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 10m.