The average train between Ipswich and Sandwich takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Ipswich to Sandwich. 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 Sandwich. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Sandwich at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Sandwich. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Sandwich station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Ipswich to Sandwich train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Sandwich train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Sandwich station.
Book your Ipswich to Sandwich train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Ipswich and Sandwich is 88.1 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Sandwich via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 3h 19m.