The average train between Ipswich and Gillingham takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is an hourly train service from Ipswich to Gillingham. 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 Ipswich and Gillingham. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Gillingham at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Gillingham station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Ipswich to Gillingham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Gillingham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Gillingham (Kent) station.
Book your Ipswich to Gillingham train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Ipswich and Gillingham is 85.4 km. The road distance is 152 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Gillingham (Kent) via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 4m.
