The average train between Ipswich and Worcester takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Ipswich to Worcester. 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 Worcester. 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 Worcester at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Worcester. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Worcester station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Ipswich to Worcester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Worcester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Worcester Shrub Hill station.
Book your Ipswich to Worcester train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Ipswich and Worcester is 230.9 km. The road distance is 310 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Worcester Shrub Hill via Stratford and London Paddington in around 4h 20m.