The average train between Dover and Ipswich takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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 Dover and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Ipswich station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Dover to Ipswich train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Ipswich train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Dover to Ipswich train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Dover and Ipswich is 104.3 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Ipswich via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 26m.