The average train between Ipswich and Herne Bay takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Ipswich to Herne Bay. 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 Herne Bay. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 7:41 PM which arrives into Herne Bay at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Herne Bay station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Ipswich to Herne Bay train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Herne Bay train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Herne Bay station.
Book your Ipswich to Herne Bay train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Ipswich and Herne Bay is 76.3 km. The road distance is 194 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Herne Bay via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 3h 11m.