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The average train between Southampton and Ipswich takes 3h 27m 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.

3h 27m
Duration
152 mi
Distance
£74
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 58m
£64–115

Southampton to Ipswich train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 8m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 5m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 25m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 24m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 37m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 9m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 9m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 10m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Ipswich? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Southampton to Ipswich.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 151.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Ipswich, England?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Ipswich via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 58m.

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