South Shields to Ipswich Trains

South Shields to Ipswich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Ipswich takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from South Shields 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.

5h 39m
Duration: 282 mi
Distance: £125
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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£99–155

South Shields to Ipswich train times

Trains run every 4 hours between South Shields and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

10:20 AM → 3:27 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 5:28 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
2:20 PM → 7:27 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
4:20 PM → 9:27 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:56 AM → 11:28 AM
5h 32m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 3:27 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 5:28 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:41 AM → 11:27 AM
5h 46m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 3:27 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 5:27 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:26 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
10:26 AM → 3:27 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
12:26 PM → 5:27 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
2:26 PM → 7:28 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:56 AM → 11:28 AM
5h 32m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 3:27 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 5:28 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:56 AM → 11:28 AM
5h 32m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 3:27 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 5:28 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:56 AM → 11:28 AM
5h 32m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 3:27 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 5:28 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
Show more

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