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.
Trains run hourly between Chatham and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chatham is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 12:37 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.
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No, there is no direct train from Chatham to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Chatham station and arriving at Ipswich station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Chatham to Ipswich train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Chatham station.
Chatham to Ipswich train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Chatham to Ipswich train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Chatham and Ipswich is 87.1 km. The road distance is 149 km.
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 58m.
