How to travel from Bangor to Ipswich, United Kingdom
The distance between Bangor and Ipswich is around 653km (406 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Bangor to Ipswich by plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ipswich → Bangor if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Ipswich.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost£235($280)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Ipswich.
- Duration9h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£120($145)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bangor and Ipswich
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bangor to Ipswich by plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around £120 ($145) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £235 ($280).
The distance between Bangor and Ipswich is around 653km (406 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 379km (236 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Bangor and Ipswich by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Bangor to Ipswich is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £235 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Bangor and Ipswich is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around £120 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bangor and Ipswich. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Ipswich. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bangor and Ipswich. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Ipswich. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bangor to Ipswich. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Ipswich. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Ipswich is London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) which is approximately 64km (40 miles) from Ipswich. Norwich International Airport (NWI) (NWI) and Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bangor to Ipswich. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Ipswich. instead which will take 3h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bangor to Ipswich is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £235 ($280).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bangor and Ipswich
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 6 similar | 3h 45m | £235($280) | hourly | 653km (406 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 3h 60m | £240($285) | hourly | 661km (411 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train | 4h 15m | £190($225) | hourly | 715km (444 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 30m | £140($165) | hourly | 711km (442 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 4h 55m | £145($170) | every 30 mins | 714km (443 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train | 4h 60m | £180($210) | every 30 mins | 771km (479 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 5h 25m | £170($200) | hourly | 722km (449 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 9h 55m | £120($145) | every 4 hours | 772km (480 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bangor and Ipswich
Train operators
Greater Anglia
Thameslink
Southern Service
London Midland
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Airports near Ipswich
The following major airports near Ipswich offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 64km (40 miles) from Ipswich
Norwich International Airport (NWI)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Ipswich
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Ipswich