How to travel from Bath to Ipswich, United Kingdom

The distance between Bath and Ipswich is around 288km (179 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bath to Ipswich by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to London Paddington and then to Ipswich.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £79($95)
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Plane and Train

Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Ipswich.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £600($710)
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Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Ipswich.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
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Drive

Drive to Ipswich.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance324km (202 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bath and Ipswich

There are several options for getting from Bath to Ipswich by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £79 ($95).

The distance between Bath and Ipswich is around 288km (179 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 253km (157 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Bath and Ipswich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bath to Ipswich is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £79 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Bath and Ipswich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bath and Ipswich. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bath to Ipswich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station and London Liverpool Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Great Western Railway and Greater Anglia run train services between Bath and Ipswich. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bath and Ipswich. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bath to Ipswich. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

National Express run regular bus services between Bath and Ipswich. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bath to Ipswich. We recommend that you fly from Bristol (BRS) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Ipswich. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Bath and Ipswich. The distance is around 324km (202 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bath to Ipswich is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £79 ($95).

How do I get from Bath to Ipswich

Compare travel optionsbetween Bath and Ipswich

Transport options from Bath to Ipswich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
£79($95)
hourly288km (179 miles)
Plane and Train
3h 30m
£600($710)
hourly875km (544 miles)
Bus
6h 40m
£14($17)
every 20 mins332km (206 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
£57($67)
on demand324km (202 miles)

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Airports near Ipswich

The following major airports near Ipswich offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Ipswich
NWI
Norwich International Airport (NWI)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Ipswich
CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Ipswich