The average train between Southampton and Ipswich takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is an hourly train service from Southampton 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 Southampton and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Ipswich station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Southampton to Ipswich train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Ipswich train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Southampton to Ipswich train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Southampton and Ipswich is 218.9 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Ipswich via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 59m.
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