The average train between Royston and Ipswich takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Royston 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 Royston and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royston is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 12:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Royston to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Royston station and arriving at Ipswich station via Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Royston to Ipswich train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Royston station.
Royston to Ipswich train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Royston to Ipswich train tickets online with Great Northern, Greater Anglia and Thameslink.
The distance between Royston and Ipswich is 80.7 km. The road distance is 110 km.
You can take a train from Royston to Ipswich via Cambridge in around 2h 20m.