The average train between Manchester and Ipswich takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester 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 hourly between Manchester and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Ipswich station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Manchester to Ipswich train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Ipswich train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Manchester to Ipswich train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Manchester and Ipswich is 277.6 km. The road distance is 409 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ipswich via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 42m.
