The average train between Ipswich and Margate takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Ipswich to Margate. 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 Margate. 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 Margate at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Margate. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Margate station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Ipswich to Margate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Margate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Ipswich to Margate train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Ipswich and Margate is 77 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Margate via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 46m.