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Trains from Margate (MAR) to Ipswich (IPS)

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20

train journeys
per day

47

miles (75 kms)

2hrs 47 mins

fastest journey

00:26 / 23:50

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Margate (MAR) to Ipswich (IPS)

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On a typical weekday there are 20 scheduled rail journeys between Margate and Ipswich , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 20 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Margate to Ipswich is approximately 47 miles (75 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 36 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Margate and Ipswich.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Margate to Ipswich. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 47 mins.

Journeys from Margate to Ipswich Today

  • Mon 6th May
    00:26
    7 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    07:39
    Margate
    Ipswich
    Margate to Ipswich
  • Mon 6th May
    04:53
    3 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    08:23
    Margate
    Ipswich
    Margate to Ipswich
  • Mon 6th May
    05:50
    2 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    08:42
    Margate
    Ipswich
    Margate to Ipswich
  • Mon 6th May
    06:50
    2 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    09:40
    Margate
    Ipswich
    Margate to Ipswich
  • Mon 6th May
    07:50
    2 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    10:40
    Margate
    Ipswich
    Margate to Ipswich
  • Mon 6th May
    08:50
    2 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    11:41
    Margate
    Ipswich
    Margate to Ipswich
  • Mon 6th May
    09:50
    2 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    12:40
    Margate
    Ipswich
    Margate to Ipswich
  • Mon 6th May
    10:50
    2 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    13:38
    Margate
    Ipswich
    Margate to Ipswich
  • Mon 6th May
    11:50
    2 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    14:38
    Margate
    Ipswich
    Margate to Ipswich
  • Mon 6th May
    12:50
    2 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    15:38
    Margate
    Ipswich
    Margate to Ipswich
  • Mon 6th May
    13:50
    2 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    16:38
    Margate
    Ipswich
    Margate to Ipswich
  • Mon 6th May
    14:50
    2 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    17:37
    Margate
    Ipswich
    Margate to Ipswich
  • Mon 6th May
    15:50
    2 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    18:39
    Margate
    Ipswich
    Margate to Ipswich
  • Mon 6th May
    16:50
    2 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    19:38
    Margate
    Ipswich
    Margate to Ipswich
  • Mon 6th May
    17:50
    2 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    20:40
    Margate
    Ipswich
    Margate to Ipswich
  • Mon 6th May
    18:50
    2 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    21:39
    Margate
    Ipswich
    Margate to Ipswich
  • Mon 6th May
    19:50
    2 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    22:39
    Margate
    Ipswich
    Margate to Ipswich
  • Mon 6th May
    20:50
    2 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    23:40
    Margate
    Ipswich
    Margate to Ipswich
  • Mon 6th May
    21:50
    2 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    00:39
    Margate
    Ipswich
    Margate to Ipswich
  • Mon 6th May
    22:04
    13 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    11:41
    Margate
    Ipswich
    Margate to Ipswich

About Margate Station

Station name Margate (MAR)
Address Margate station, Station Approach, Margate, Kent, CT9 5AD
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 19:30
Saturday 06:15 - 19:30
Sunday 09:10 - 16:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Ipswich Station

Station name Ipswich (IPS)
Address Ipswich station, Burrell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8AL
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 21:20
Saturday 05:00 - 21:20
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Margate and Ipswich

The travel time between Margate and Ipswich by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 36 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 47 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Margate and Ipswich vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 20 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:26, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:50.

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Amenities on trains between Margate and Ipswich can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Margate & Ipswich. owever, there are 20 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Margate and Ipswich.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Margate and Ipswich, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.