The average train between Shrewsbury and Ipswich takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is an hourly train service from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 12:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Ipswich station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Shrewsbury to Ipswich train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Ipswich train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Ipswich train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Ipswich is 274.9 km. The road distance is 364 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Ipswich via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 9m.