The average train between Rochester and Ipswich takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is an hourly train service from Rochester 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 Rochester and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Ipswich station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Rochester to Ipswich train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Ipswich train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Rochester to Ipswich train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Rochester and Ipswich is 87.1 km. The road distance is 148 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Ipswich via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 54m.