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Trains from Ipswich (IPS) to Shirley (SRL)

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23

train journeys
per day

128

miles (207 kms)

4hrs 25 mins

fastest journey

06:11 / 00:04

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

5

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Ipswich (IPS) to Shirley (SRL)

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On a typical weekday there are 23 scheduled rail journeys between Ipswich and Shirley , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 23 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Ipswich to Shirley is approximately 128 miles (207 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 5 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Abellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways are the main train operating companies running services between Ipswich and Shirley.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Ipswich to Shirley. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 25 mins.

Journeys from Ipswich to Shirley Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:11
    4 hrs 15 mins 4 changes
    10:26
    Ipswich
    Shirley
    Ipswich to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:09
    4 hrs 17 mins 4 changes
    11:26
    Ipswich
    Shirley
    Ipswich to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:25
    4 hrs 31 mins 4 changes
    11:56
    Ipswich
    Shirley
    Ipswich to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:00
    4 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    12:26
    Ipswich
    Shirley
    Ipswich to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:13
    4 hrs 43 mins 4 changes
    12:56
    Ipswich
    Shirley
    Ipswich to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:19
    5 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    13:26
    Ipswich
    Shirley
    Ipswich to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:44
    4 hrs 12 mins 4 changes
    13:56
    Ipswich
    Shirley
    Ipswich to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:01
    4 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    14:26
    Ipswich
    Shirley
    Ipswich to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:41
    4 hrs 15 mins 4 changes
    14:56
    Ipswich
    Shirley
    Ipswich to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:42
    4 hrs 14 mins 4 changes
    15:56
    Ipswich
    Shirley
    Ipswich to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:56
    4 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    16:26
    Ipswich
    Shirley
    Ipswich to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:42
    4 hrs 14 mins 4 changes
    16:56
    Ipswich
    Shirley
    Ipswich to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:41
    4 hrs 15 mins 4 changes
    17:56
    Ipswich
    Shirley
    Ipswich to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:10
    4 hrs 16 mins 4 changes
    18:26
    Ipswich
    Shirley
    Ipswich to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:42
    4 hrs 14 mins 4 changes
    18:56
    Ipswich
    Shirley
    Ipswich to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:09
    4 hrs 17 mins 4 changes
    19:26
    Ipswich
    Shirley
    Ipswich to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:42
    4 hrs 1 min 4 changes
    20:43
    Ipswich
    Shirley
    Ipswich to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:10
    4 hrs 37 mins 4 changes
    21:47
    Ipswich
    Shirley
    Ipswich to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:42
    4 hrs 1 min 4 changes
    22:43
    Ipswich
    Shirley
    Ipswich to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:10
    4 hrs 45 mins 4 changes
    23:55
    Ipswich
    Shirley
    Ipswich to Shirley

About Ipswich Station

Station name Ipswich (IPS)
Address Ipswich station, Burrell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8AL
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 21:20
Saturday 05:00 - 21:20
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Shirley Station

Station name Shirley (SRL)
Address Shirley station, Haslucks Green Road, Shirley, West Midlands, B90 2NE
Managed by WM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:30 - 12:00
Tuesday 06:30 - 12:00
Wednesday 06:30 - 12:00
Thursday 06:30 - 12:00
Friday 06:30 - 20:00
Saturday 08:00 - 20:00
Sunday 10:00 - 14:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Ipswich and Shirley

The travel time between Ipswich and Shirley by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 5 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 25 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Ipswich and Shirley vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 23 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:11, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:04.

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Amenities on trains between Ipswich and Shirley can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Ipswich & Shirley. owever, there are 23 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Abellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways are the main train operating companies running services between Ipswich and Shirley.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Ipswich and Shirley, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.