The average train between Kent and Ipswich takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Kent to Ipswich. 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 Kent and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 1:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kent to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at Ipswich station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Kent to Ipswich train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Kent to Ipswich train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Kent to Ipswich train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Kent and Ipswich is 95.3 km. The road distance is 202 km.
You can take a train from Lenham to Ipswich via Ashford International, Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 30m.
