The average train between Rayleigh and Ipswich takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Rayleigh 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 Rayleigh and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 12:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 37m • 1 change

1h 38m • 1 change

1h 30m • 1 change

1h 40m • 1 change

1h 28m • 1 change

1h 25m • 1 change

1h 38m • 1 change

1h 38m • 1 change

1h 28m • 1 change

1h 25m • 1 change

1h 38m • 1 change

1h 38m • 1 change

1h 28m • 1 change

1h 25m • 1 change

1h 38m • 1 change

1h 38m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Rayleigh 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 Rayleigh to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Ipswich station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
Rayleigh to Ipswich train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.
Rayleigh to Ipswich train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Rayleigh to Ipswich train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Rayleigh and Ipswich is 64.8 km. The road distance is 98 km.
You can take a train from Rayleigh to Ipswich via Shenfield in around 2h 6m.