The train between Southampton and Ipswich takes 2h 59m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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 on demand between Southampton and Ipswich. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 59m.
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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central station and arriving at Ipswich station via London Waterloo station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Southampton to Ipswich train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Ipswich train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ipswich station.
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The distance between Southampton and Ipswich is 218.9 km. The road distance is 242 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.