The average train between Dover and Ipswich takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. The train service runs several times per day 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 5 times a day between Dover and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 11:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 3h 8m. 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 Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Dover to Ipswich train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dover station.
Dover to Ipswich train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ipswich station.
The distance between Dover and Ipswich is 57.7 km. The road distance is 153 km.
You can take a train from Dover to Ipswich via Boston and North Station in around 3h 24m.