The average train between Axminster and Ipswich takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Axminster 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 Axminster and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Axminster is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Axminster station and arriving at Ipswich station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Axminster to Ipswich train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
Axminster to Ipswich train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Axminster to Ipswich train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Axminster and Ipswich is 321 km. The road distance is 350 km.
You can take a train from Axminster to Ipswich via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 25m.