Ipswich live departures
Next trains leaving Ipswich (IPS), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Ipswich live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeIPS
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates52.0506, 1.1445
- Nearest stationDerby Road (2.6 km)
- Passengers 2024-253,371,206
- GB rank161st busiest
- Managed byGreater Anglia
About this board
Ipswich is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code IPS. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Ipswich handled 3,371,206 passenger entries and exits, ranking 161st of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Liverpool Street (943,520 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Ipswich usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
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Ipswich station FAQs
What is the station code for Ipswich?
The three-letter CRS code for Ipswich is IPS. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Ipswich departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Ipswich itself.
How busy is Ipswich station?
Ipswich recorded 3,371,206 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 161st busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Liverpool Street.
Which stations are closest to Ipswich?
The nearest station is Derby Road, about 2.6 km away in a straight line. Westerfield (3.8 km) and Wrabness (12.5 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.