The average train between Ipswich and Exeter takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Ipswich to Exeter. 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 Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Exeter station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Ipswich to Exeter train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Exeter train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Ipswich to Exeter train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Ipswich and Exeter is 357.2 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Exeter St Davids via Stratford and London Paddington in around 4h.