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Ipswich to Canterbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ipswich and Canterbury takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Ipswich to Canterbury. 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 39m
Duration
129 mi
Distance
£79
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 Canterbury Westtrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 28m
£62–125

Ipswich to Canterbury train times

Trains run hourly between Ipswich and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 129.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Canterbury West via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 28m.

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