The average train between Sleaford and Ipswich takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Sleaford 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 Sleaford and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sleaford is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 11:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sleaford to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Sleaford station and arriving at Ipswich station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Sleaford to Ipswich train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sleaford station.
Sleaford to Ipswich train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Sleaford to Ipswich train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Sleaford and Ipswich is 148.7 km. The road distance is 187 km.
You can take a train from Sleaford to Ipswich via Peterborough in around 3h 15m.