The average train between Portsmouth and Ipswich takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 9:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Ipswich station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Portsmouth to Ipswich train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Ipswich train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Portsmouth to Ipswich train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Portsmouth and Ipswich is 209.5 km. The road distance is 235 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Ipswich via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 14m.