The average train between Swansea and Ipswich takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea 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 Swansea and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Swansea to Ipswich? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Ipswich station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Swansea to Ipswich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Ipswich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Swansea to Ipswich train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Swansea and Ipswich is 353.6 km. The road distance is 423 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Ipswich via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 4h 37m.