The average train between Retford and Ipswich takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Retford 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 Retford and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 9:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Retford to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Ipswich station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Retford to Ipswich train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.
Retford to Ipswich train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Retford to Ipswich train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Retford and Ipswich is 199.3 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a train from Retford to Ipswich via Peterborough in around 3h 13m.