The average train between Margate and Ipswich takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate 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 Margate and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Ipswich station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Margate to Ipswich train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Ipswich train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Margate to Ipswich train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Margate and Ipswich is 77 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Ipswich via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 46m.