The average train between Stranraer and Ipswich takes 12h 36m and the fastest train takes 10h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer 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 4 times a day between Stranraer and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 1:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 12h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Ipswich station via Ayr station, Glasgow Central station, Edinburgh Waverley station and Peterborough station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.
Stranraer to Ipswich train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Ipswich train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ipswich station.
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The distance between Stranraer and Ipswich is 516.8 km. The road distance is 644 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Ipswich via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Peterborough in around 10h 51m.