The average train between Ipswich and Southampton takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is an hourly train service from Ipswich to Southampton. 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 Southampton. 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 Southampton at 2:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Southampton station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Ipswich to Southampton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Southampton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Ipswich to Southampton train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Ipswich and Southampton is 218.9 km. The road distance is 245 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Southampton Central via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 58m.
