The distance between Bradford and Ipswich is around 320km (199 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Bradford 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.
👋 Also check out Ipswich → Bradford if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Peterborough and then to Ipswich.
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Fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Ipswich.
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Take the bus to London Finchley Road Station then Stansted Airport London and then to Ipswich.
There are several options for getting from Bradford to Ipswich by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £64 ($76).
The distance between Bradford and Ipswich is around 320km (199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 274km (170 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Bradford 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 Bradford to Ipswich is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £64 ($76).
The cheapest way to travel between Bradford and Ipswich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bradford and Ipswich. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bradford to Ipswich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leeds and Peterborough. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.
LNER, Greater Anglia and Grand Central run train services between Bradford and Ipswich. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bradford and Ipswich. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bradford to Ipswich. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Finchley Road Station and Stansted Airport London. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.
National Express run regular bus services between Bradford and Ipswich. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bradford to Ipswich. We recommend that you fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Ipswich. instead which will take 3h 50m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bradford and Ipswich. The distance is around 335km (208 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 Bradford to Ipswich is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £64 ($76).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 20m | £64($76) | every 4 hours | 320km (199 miles) |
Train via Peterborough | 4hrs | £67($79) | 5 times a week | 341km (212 miles) |
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 50m | £465($550) | hourly | 801km (498 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 25m | £280($330) | hourly | 468km (291 miles) |
Fly to London Stansted (STN), Train | 5hrs | £315($370) | hourly | 1,011km (628 miles) |
Bus | 7h 35m | £22($26) | 4 times a day | 471km (292 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | £58($69) | on demand | 335km (208 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ipswich offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.