The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Ipswich (Station) takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Southend-on-Sea to Ipswich (Station). 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 Southend-on-Sea and Ipswich (Station). The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Ipswich (Station) at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Ipswich (Station). However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Ipswich (Station) station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Southend-on-Sea to Ipswich (Station) train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Ipswich (Station) train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Ipswich (Station) train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Ipswich (Station) is 64.2 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Ipswich via Shenfield in around 2h 23m.