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Ipswich to Broadstairs trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ipswich and Broadstairs takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Ipswich to Broadstairs. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 12m
Duration
147 mi
Distance
£89
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford International to Broadstairstrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 42m
£72–126

Ipswich to Broadstairs train times

Trains run hourly between Ipswich and Broadstairs. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Broadstairs at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 56m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 51m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 52m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 52m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 20m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 52m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ipswich to Broadstairs? 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.

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  • Distance: 146.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Broadstairs via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 42m.

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