The average train between Stafford and Ipswich takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Stafford 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 Stafford and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Stafford station and arriving at Ipswich station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Stafford to Ipswich train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stafford station.
Stafford to Ipswich train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Stafford to Ipswich train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Stafford and Ipswich is 236.8 km. The road distance is 329 km.
You can take a train from Stafford to Ipswich via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 53m.