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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £50 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £50, while a coach costs an average of £56.
Distance: 87 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£50 Average Price Cheapest | £56 Average Price | £29 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Ipswich to Canterbury, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Canterbury:
A train is £7 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Ipswich to Canterbury costing on average £56.
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 31m.
Tickets start at around £50 compared to roughly £29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£20. The journey takes 2h 14m versus 2h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Canterbury from Ipswich by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Ipswich to Canterbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Canterbury are London, Dover, Whitstable, Margate and Ramsgate. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Canterbury on Omio.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Dover is a historic Kent port known for the White Cliffs and Dover Castle. Its busy harbour, wartime past and chalk coastline give the town a distinctly maritime character.
Whitstable is a north Kent seaside town known for oysters, a working harbour and a relaxed maritime feel. Its shingle beach, beach huts and independent cafés give it an easy-going character shaped by fishing traditions.
Margate is a Kent seaside town known for its sandy beach, Dreamland and the Turner Contemporary. Its old town, tidal pool and broad seafront give it a relaxed character that blends resort nostalgia with a lively creative scene.
Ramsgate is a Kent seaside town known for its Royal Harbour, elegant seafront and sandy beach. Its maritime history, links to the Dunkirk evacuation and lively waterfront give it a practical, historic character.
Travel to Canterbury easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ipswich to Canterbury.
This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Canterbury:
A train is £7 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Ipswich to Canterbury costing on average £56.
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 31m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ipswich and Canterbury as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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