The average train between Middlesbrough and Ipswich takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Middlesbrough 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 every 4 hours between Middlesbrough and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Ipswich station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Middlesbrough to Ipswich train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Middlesbrough to Ipswich train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Ipswich train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Ipswich is 321.7 km. The road distance is 391 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Ipswich via York and Peterborough in around 5h 25m.