Ipswich to Chester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ipswich and Chester takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Ipswich to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 53m
Duration: 249 mi
Distance: £110
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...

4h 24m

£95–147

Ipswich to Chester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Ipswich and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:06 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:11 PM → 10:06 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:12 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 55m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:12 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 55m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:12 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 55m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:12 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 55m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:12 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 55m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:10 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 55m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 55m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 32m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ipswich to Chester? 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.