The average train between Waterbeach and Ipswich takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Waterbeach 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 every 4 hours between Waterbeach and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 7:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterbeach is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Waterbeach to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Waterbeach station and arriving at Ipswich station via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Waterbeach to Ipswich train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Waterbeach to Ipswich train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Ipswich station.
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The distance between Waterbeach and Ipswich is 69.7 km. The road distance is 97 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Ely to Ipswich every 4 hours. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 55 min.