Wakefield to Ipswich Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Wakefield and Ipswich takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Wakefield 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.

3h 30m
Duration: 180 mi
Distance: £86
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Peterboroughtrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
Take the train from Peterborough to Ipswichtrain Peterborough - Ipswich / ...

3h 44m

£68–122

Wakefield to Ipswich train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Wakefield and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 7:53 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:28 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 1:28 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 3:27 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:28 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 1:28 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 3:27 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:28 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 1:28 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 3:27 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:28 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 1:28 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 3:27 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:17 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:27 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 1:27 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 3:27 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:53 AM → 1:27 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 3:27 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
1:53 PM → 5:27 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
3:53 PM → 7:28 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:28 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 1:28 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 3:27 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wakefield 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.