The average train between Ipswich and Strood takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is an hourly train service from Ipswich to Strood. 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 Strood. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Strood at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Strood. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Strood station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Ipswich to Strood train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Strood train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Strood station.
Book your Ipswich to Strood train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Ipswich and Strood is 87.6 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Strood via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 51m.