The average train between Ipswich and Rochester takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is an hourly train service from Ipswich to Rochester. 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 Rochester. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Rochester at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Rochester station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Ipswich to Rochester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Rochester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Ipswich to Rochester train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Ipswich and Rochester is 87.1 km. The road distance is 148 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Rochester via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 55m.