The average train between Runcorn and Ipswich takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is an hourly train service from Runcorn 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 hourly between Runcorn and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Ipswich station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Runcorn to Ipswich train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Runcorn station.
Runcorn to Ipswich train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Runcorn to Ipswich train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Runcorn and Ipswich is 298.1 km. The road distance is 404 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Ipswich via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 35m.