The average train between Southport and Ipswich takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. There is an hourly train service from Southport 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 Southport and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 9:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Southport to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Southport station and arriving at Ipswich station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Southport to Ipswich train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Southport to Ipswich train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Southport to Ipswich train tickets online with Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Southport and Ipswich is 330.6 km. The road distance is 455 km.
You can take a train from Southport to Ipswich via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 17m.