The average train between Herne Bay and Ipswich takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Herne Bay 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 Herne Bay and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Herne Bay is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Herne Bay to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Herne Bay station and arriving at Ipswich station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Herne Bay to Ipswich train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Herne Bay station.
Herne Bay to Ipswich train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Herne Bay to Ipswich train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Herne Bay and Ipswich is 76.3 km. The road distance is 194 km.
You can take a train from Herne Bay to Ipswich via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 40m.