The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Ipswich takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 12:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Merthyr Tydfil to Ipswich? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Ipswich station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Ipswich train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Ipswich train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Merthyr Tydfil to Ipswich train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Ipswich is 312.9 km. The road distance is 388 km.
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Ipswich via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 5h 2m.