The average train between Ipswich and Staines-upon-Thames takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ipswich to Staines-upon-Thames. 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 Staines-upon-Thames. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Staines-upon-Thames at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Staines-upon-Thames. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Staines-upon-Thames station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Ipswich to Staines-upon-Thames train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Staines-upon-Thames train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Staines station.
Book your Ipswich to Staines-upon-Thames train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Ipswich and Staines-upon-Thames is 134 km. The road distance is 148 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Staines via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 4m.