The average train between Ipswich and Kent takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is an hourly train service from Ipswich to Kent. 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 Kent. 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 Kent at 5:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Kent. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Kent station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Ipswich to Kent train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Kent train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Ipswich to Kent train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Ipswich and Kent is 95.3 km. The road distance is 202 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Lenham via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Ashford International in around 2h 25m.