The average train between Watford Junction and Ipswich takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is an hourly train service from Watford Junction 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 Watford Junction and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford Junction is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Watford Junction to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction station and arriving at Ipswich station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Watford Junction to Ipswich train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford Junction to Ipswich train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Watford Junction to Ipswich train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Watford Junction and Ipswich is 115.3 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Ipswich via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 56m.