What is the cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Chatham?

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Chatham is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ipswich to Chatham?

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Chatham is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Chatham?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich station to Chatham station. However, there are services departing from Old Cattle Market Bus Station and arriving at Railway Station New Cut via Osborne Street, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Chatham?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Chatham via Stratford DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Chatham?

The distance between Ipswich and Chatham is 93 miles. The road distance is 80.4 miles.

How do I travel from Ipswich to Chatham without a car?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Chatham without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £45 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Ipswich to Chatham?

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Ipswich to Chatham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Chatham bus from?

Ipswich to Chatham bus services, operated by Ipswich Buses, depart from Old Cattle Market Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Chatham train from?

Ipswich to Chatham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.

Train or bus from Ipswich to Chatham?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Chatham is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 300 bus and line 100 bus and line 700 bus, which costs and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Ipswich to Chatham bus arrive?

Ipswich to Chatham bus services, operated by Ipswich Buses, arrive at Osborne Street station.

Where does the Ipswich to Chatham train arrive?

Ipswich to Chatham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Ipswich to Chatham?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Chatham is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Ipswich to Chatham.

How do I get a train ticket from Ipswich to Chatham?

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Ipswich to Chatham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 300 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Ipswich to Chatham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Chathamtrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
1h 59m
£46–88
Drive 79.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ipswich to Chathamcar 79.9 mi
1h 28m
£20–29
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus A9
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain
3h 19m
£27–67
Train via Greenwich
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to Chathamtrain Luton - Rainham / ...
2h 34m
£45–84
Bus, line 300 bus, line 100 bus, line 700 bus
1. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus 93 / ...
2. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 100
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus x80
6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station New Cutbus 700
6h 54m

Ipswich to Chatham by train

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1h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 92.7 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Ipswich, England and Chatham, England?

You can take a train from Ipswich to Chatham via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Railway Station New Cut via Osborne Street, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 54m.

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