The average train between Rugby and Ipswich takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby 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 Rugby and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Ipswich station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Rugby to Ipswich train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Ipswich train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Rugby to Ipswich train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rugby and Ipswich is 168.4 km. The road distance is 247 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Ipswich via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 28m.