The average train between Stranraer and Ipswich takes 13h 6m 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 3:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 13h 6m. 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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.
Stranraer to Ipswich train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Ipswich train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Stranraer to Ipswich train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Stranraer and Ipswich is 516.8 km. The road distance is 868 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Ipswich via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Edinburgh Waverley, and Peterborough in around 11h 21m.