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Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Ipswich takes 5h 3m 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.

5h 3m
Duration
263 mi
Distance
£137
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Swansea to Ipswich train times

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 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 13m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 2m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 3m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 38m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 37m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 55m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 38m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 37m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 55m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 26m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 10m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 43m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 40m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 55m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 38m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 37m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 55m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 38m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 37m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 55m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 38m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Swansea to Ipswich.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 262.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Ipswich, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Ipswich via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 4h 35m.

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