The average train between Ipswich and Nottingham takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Ipswich to Nottingham. 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 every 4 hours between Ipswich and Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Nottingham station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Ipswich to Nottingham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Nottingham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Ipswich to Nottingham train tickets online with Greater Anglia and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Ipswich and Nottingham is 185.1 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Nottingham via Peterborough in around 3h 37m.