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Trains from Kettering (KET) to Ipswich (IPS)

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25

train journeys
per day

82

miles (133 kms)

3hrs 43 mins

fastest journey

04:40 / 00:25

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Kettering (KET) to Ipswich (IPS)

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On a typical weekday there are 25 scheduled rail journeys between Kettering and Ipswich , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 25 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Kettering to Ipswich is approximately 82 miles (133 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 23 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Great Northern, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Kettering and Ipswich.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Kettering to Ipswich. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 43 mins.

Journeys from Kettering to Ipswich Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    04:40
    4 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    09:02
    Kettering
    Ipswich
    Kettering to Ipswich
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:11
    3 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    10:05
    Kettering
    Ipswich
    Kettering to Ipswich
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:07
    3 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    11:02
    Kettering
    Ipswich
    Kettering to Ipswich
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:27
    4 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    11:28
    Kettering
    Ipswich
    Kettering to Ipswich
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:08
    3 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    12:02
    Kettering
    Ipswich
    Kettering to Ipswich
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:12
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    13:02
    Kettering
    Ipswich
    Kettering to Ipswich
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:26
    4 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    13:28
    Kettering
    Ipswich
    Kettering to Ipswich
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:08
    3 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    14:02
    Kettering
    Ipswich
    Kettering to Ipswich
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:07
    3 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    15:02
    Kettering
    Ipswich
    Kettering to Ipswich
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:22
    4 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    15:26
    Kettering
    Ipswich
    Kettering to Ipswich
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:09
    3 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    16:02
    Kettering
    Ipswich
    Kettering to Ipswich
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:07
    3 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    17:02
    Kettering
    Ipswich
    Kettering to Ipswich
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:22
    4 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    17:27
    Kettering
    Ipswich
    Kettering to Ipswich
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:08
    3 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    18:04
    Kettering
    Ipswich
    Kettering to Ipswich
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:07
    3 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    19:02
    Kettering
    Ipswich
    Kettering to Ipswich
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:22
    4 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    19:27
    Kettering
    Ipswich
    Kettering to Ipswich
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:07
    3 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    20:04
    Kettering
    Ipswich
    Kettering to Ipswich
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:07
    3 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    21:02
    Kettering
    Ipswich
    Kettering to Ipswich
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:26
    4 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    21:28
    Kettering
    Ipswich
    Kettering to Ipswich
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:08
    3 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    22:02
    Kettering
    Ipswich
    Kettering to Ipswich

About Kettering Station

Station name Kettering (KET)
Address Kettering station, Station Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7HJ
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:30
Saturday 06:00 - 20:30
Sunday 08:00 - 21:00
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 Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

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 Kettering and Ipswich

The travel time between Kettering and Ipswich by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 23 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 43 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Kettering and Ipswich vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 25 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:40, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:25.

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Amenities on trains between Kettering 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 Kettering & Ipswich. owever, there are 25 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Great Northern, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Kettering and Ipswich.

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