Folkestone to Ipswich Trains

Folkestone to Ipswich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Ipswich takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone 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 45m
Duration: 129 mi
Distance: £76
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...

2h 15m

£64–111

Folkestone to Ipswich train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

9:58 PM → 12:32 AM
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2h 33m • 2 changes
10:58 PM → 7:38 AM
Arrives next day
8h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:54 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:54 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:54 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:54 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
11:56 AM → 2:24 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:56 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 12:30 PM
2h 34m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 1:30 PM
2h 34m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone 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.

Folkestone to Ipswich trains

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Folkestone to Ipswich train times

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

9:58 PM → 12:32 AMArrives next day

10:58 PM → 7:38 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:54 AM → 8:26 AM

6:27 AM → 8:38 AM

6:55 AM → 9:24 AM

7:28 AM → 9:36 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:54 AM → 8:26 AM

6:27 AM → 8:38 AM

6:55 AM → 9:24 AM

7:28 AM → 9:36 AM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:54 AM → 8:26 AM

6:27 AM → 8:38 AM

6:55 AM → 9:24 AM

7:28 AM → 9:36 AM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:54 AM → 8:26 AM

6:27 AM → 8:38 AM

6:55 AM → 9:24 AM

7:28 AM → 9:36 AM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:22 AM

7:56 AM → 10:24 AM

8:56 AM → 11:24 AM

11:56 AM → 2:24 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:56 AM → 10:30 AM

8:56 AM → 11:30 AM

9:56 AM → 12:30 PM

10:56 AM → 1:30 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International

Train from Stratford (London) to Ipswich

Train trips from Folkestone

Train trips to Ipswich

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9:58 PM → 12:32 AM
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10:58 PM → 7:38 AM
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