The average train between Rotherham and Ipswich takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotherham 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 Rotherham and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 11:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rotherham 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 Rotherham to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Ipswich station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Rotherham to Ipswich train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Doncaster station.
Rotherham to Ipswich train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Rotherham to Ipswich train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Rotherham and Ipswich is 227.7 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Ipswich via Doncaster and Peterborough in around 4h 12m.