The average train between Ipswich and Watford Junction takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ipswich to Watford Junction. 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 Watford Junction. 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 Watford Junction at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Watford Junction. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Watford Junction station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Ipswich to Watford Junction train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Watford Junction train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.
Book your Ipswich to Watford Junction train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ipswich and Watford Junction is 115.3 km. The road distance is 143 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 6m.