The average train between Ipswich and Hastings takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Ipswich to Hastings. 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 Hastings. 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 Hastings at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Hastings station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Ipswich to Hastings train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Hastings train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Hastings station.
Book your Ipswich to Hastings train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ipswich and Hastings is 139.8 km. The road distance is 209 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Hastings via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, London Bridge Bus Station, and London Bridge in around 3h 15m.