The average train between Nottingham and Ipswich takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Ipswich station via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Nottingham to Ipswich train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Ipswich train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Nottingham to Ipswich train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Nottingham and Ipswich is 185.1 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Ipswich via Ely in around 3h 36m.