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

TrainTimePlatformTrain OperatorStatus
Ipswich to Halesworth17:20-Greater Anglia
On time
Ipswich to Cambridge17:203BGreater Anglia
On time
Ipswich to Norwich17:363Greater Anglia
On time
Ipswich to London Liverpool Street17:412Greater Anglia
On time
Ipswich to Peterborough17:553BGreater Anglia
On time
TrainTimePlatformTrain OperatorStatus
Halesworth to Ipswich15:42-Greater Anglia
On time
Peterborough to Ipswich15:446Greater Anglia
On time
London Liverpool Street to Ipswich16:0710Greater Anglia
On time
London Liverpool Street to Ipswich16:2912Greater Anglia
On time
Norwich to Ipswich17:002Greater Anglia
On 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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