The average train between York and Ipswich takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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 York and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Ipswich station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
York to Ipswich train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Ipswich train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your York to Ipswich train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between York and Ipswich is 258.8 km. The road distance is 310 km.
You can take a train from York to Ipswich via Peterborough in around 3h 53m.