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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Ipswich takes 7h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

7h 8m
Duration
395 mi
Distance
£171
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Edinburgh to Ipswich train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia18h 27m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 57m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 57m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 58m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia6h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 58m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 57m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 58m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 58m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 57m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 58m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 58m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 57m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 58m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 58m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 57m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 58m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 58m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 57m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 58m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 57m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 57m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 57m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Greater Anglia5h 57m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Ipswich? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 395.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Ipswich, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Ipswich via Peterborough in around 6h 14m.

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