Train travel to Ipswich guide

Ipswich Station, originally known as "Ipswich Stoke Hill," was rebuilt and relocated in 1860. Its red-brick facade, adorned with arched windows, gives the building a lively charm. Platforms 3 and 4 feature designs inspired by Greek gods, while Platform 2 offers a view of the Ipswich Tunnel, the world’s first continuously curved tunnel, where mammoth fossils were once discovered—an engineering marvel for history and rail enthusiasts alike.

Outside, Prince Street connects the station to the town center, leading to popular spots like The New Wolsey Theatre and Cardinal Park. For travellers from popular locations such as Norwich, London, or Cambridge, Greater Anglia trains provide direct services to Ipswich Station, making journeys to the area smooth and convenient.

Which train companies run trains to Ipswich?

Greater Anglia is your reliable choice for frequent services to and from Ipswich for destinations nationwide.

What are Ipswich's opening hours?

For Ipswich, the first train typically departs at 0:01 and the final train departs at 23:59, but be sure to check prior to your journey as this is subject to change.

Pick up & drop off at Ipswich

Ipswich has a designated car park, pick-up and drop-off point, offering passengers a seamless beginning or ending to their journey.

Connectivity of the Ipswich?

Some of the key routes to Ipswich include trains to and from London, Stratford (London), London Liverpool Street, Colchester and Norwich. You can also typically expect frequent bus routes and taxis for further travel from Ipswich. Be sure to use our train finder for your upcoming journey.

Ipswich live timetable

Our live timetable provides real-time information on train schedules and services for passengers travelling to and from Ipswich, check now to plan your next journey.

  • Departures

  • Arrivals

TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Ipswich to Colchester21:3018mGreater AngliaExp. 22:06
Ipswich to Norwich21:3840mGreater AngliaOn time
Ipswich to Colchester22:0118mGreater AngliaExp. 22:06
Ipswich to Norwich22:0640mGreater AngliaOn time
Ipswich to Norwich22:3740mGreater AngliaOn time
TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Peterborough to Ipswich21:281h 28mGreater AngliaExp. 22:05
Lowestoft to Ipswich21:341h 39mGreater AngliaExp. 21:46
Felixstowe to Ipswich21:5427mGreater AngliaOn time
Cambridge to Ipswich22:001h 7mGreater AngliaExp. 22:05
London Liverpool Street to Ipswich22:051h 6mGreater AngliaOn time

Station Details

Address

Ipswich station, Burrell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8AL

Ticket Office opening hours:

Monday to Friday open from 05:00:00 until 21:20:00

Saturday open from 05:00:00 until 21:20:00

Sunday open from 07:20:00 until 22:00:00

Ticket Machine

Available

Facilities

Toilets

Toilets

WiFi

WiFi

Shops

Shops

Station Buffet

Station Buffet

ATM

ATM

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage

Cycle storage CCTV

Cycle storage notes

Services

Accessbility Facilities

Accessible Booking Office counter

Wheelchairs

Accessible ticket machines

Step-free access

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