The average train between Basingstoke and Ipswich takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Ipswich station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Basingstoke to Ipswich train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Ipswich train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Ipswich station.
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The distance between Basingstoke and Ipswich is 178.2 km. The road distance is 194 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Ipswich via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 50m.