How to get from London to Ipswich
- 98 km as the crow flies
- 40 train departures a day with Greater Anglia
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Ipswich: bus, train. The two cities are about 98 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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98 km
London to Ipswich: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Ham → London City AirportbusRegional connection·35m
- 2London City Airport → London Borough of NewhambusLocal bus·45m
- 3London → IpswichtrainGreater Anglia·57m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from London to Ipswich
Greater Anglia runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:23 and the last at 13:36.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Angliatrain | 40 | 05:23 | 13:36 |
All departures
- 05:23
- 06:00
- 06:02
- 06:25
- 06:30
- 07:00
- 07:04
- 07:16
- 07:30
- 07:36
- 08:00
- 08:02
- 08:16
- 08:30
- 08:36
- 09:00
- 09:02
- 09:18
- 09:30
- 09:36
- 10:00
- 10:02
- 10:18
- 10:30
- 10:36
- 11:00
- 11:02
- 11:18
- 11:30
- 11:36
- 12:00
- 12:02
- 12:18
- 12:30
- 12:36
- 13:00
- 13:02
- 13:18
- 13:30
- 13:36
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
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Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Regional connection, Local bus, Greater Anglia; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Ipswich works
Start with a Regional connection bus from Ham to London, about 35 min. Transfer in London and continue by Local bus bus on to London Borough of Newham (45 min). Transfer in London and continue by Greater Anglia train on to Ipswich (57 min). In total it's roughly €31 over 3h 32m, 2 transfers.
London to Ipswich: common questions
When is the first train from London to Ipswich?
The first train with Greater Anglia leaves at 05:23 and the last at 13:36, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from London to Ipswich?
40 a day with Greater Anglia, between 05:23 and 13:36.
Is there a bus from London to Ipswich?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Ipswich from London?
About 98 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run London to Ipswich?
On this route you travel with Regional connection, Local bus, Greater Anglia.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Ipswich?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Regional connection, Local bus, Greater Anglia
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026