The average train between Lincoln and Ipswich takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Lincoln to Ipswich. 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 4 hours between Lincoln and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lincoln is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 11:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Lincoln station and arriving at Ipswich station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Lincoln to Ipswich train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Lincoln Central station.
Lincoln to Ipswich train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Lincoln to Ipswich train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Greater Anglia and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Lincoln and Ipswich is 172.9 km. The road distance is 221 km.
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Ipswich via Peterborough in around 3h 46m.