The average train between Exeter and Ipswich takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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 Exeter and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 9:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Ipswich station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Exeter to Ipswich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Ipswich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Exeter to Ipswich train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Exeter and Ipswich is 357.2 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Ipswich via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 57m.