The average train between Ipswich and Southport takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Ipswich to Southport. 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 Southport. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Southport at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ipswich to Southport? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Southport. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Southport station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Ipswich to Southport train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Southport train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Ipswich to Southport train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ipswich and Southport is 330.6 km. The road distance is 453 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Southport via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 4h 38m.