The average train between Canterbury and Ipswich takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 Canterbury and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Ipswich station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Canterbury to Ipswich train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Ipswich train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Canterbury to Ipswich train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Canterbury and Ipswich is 86.9 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Ipswich via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 12m.