The average train between Ipswich and Port of Dover takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Ipswich to Port of Dover. 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 Port of Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Port of Dover at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Port of Dover. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Port of Dover station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Ipswich to Port of Dover train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Port of Dover train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Ipswich to Port of Dover train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Ipswich and Port of Dover is 105.2 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Dover Priory via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 43m.