The average train between Swindon and Ipswich takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Swindon 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 Swindon and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Ipswich station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Swindon to Ipswich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Ipswich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Swindon to Ipswich train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Swindon and Ipswich is 209.4 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Ipswich via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 42m.