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Chatham to Ipswich trains

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The average train between Chatham and Ipswich takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is an hourly train service from Chatham 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.

2h 12m
Duration
93 mi
Distance
£54
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Chatham to Stratford Internationaltrain train Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 57m
£45–78

Chatham to Ipswich train times

Trains run hourly between Chatham and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chatham is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 25m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 8m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 6m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 7m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 6m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 6m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 13m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 2m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 44m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 12m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chatham to Ipswich? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 92.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Chatham, England and Ipswich, England?

You can take a train from Chatham to Ipswich via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 57m.

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