The average train between Rainham and Ipswich takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is an hourly train service from Rainham 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 Rainham and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rainham is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rainham to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Rainham station and arriving at Ipswich station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Rainham to Ipswich train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rainham (Kent) station.
Rainham to Ipswich train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Rainham to Ipswich train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Rainham and Ipswich is 86.1 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a train from Rainham (Kent) to Ipswich via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 7m.