The average train between Ipswich and Congleton takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Ipswich to Congleton. 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 Ipswich and Congleton. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Congleton at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Congleton. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Congleton station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Ipswich to Congleton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Congleton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Ipswich to Congleton train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ipswich and Congleton is 258.4 km. The road distance is 368 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Congleton via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 4h 18m.