How to travel from Bristol to Ipswich, United Kingdom

The distance between Bristol and Ipswich is around 306km (190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bristol 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.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £83($100)
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Plane and Train

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

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £595($705)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
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Drive

Drive to Ipswich.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance333km (207 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bristol and Ipswich

There are several options for getting from Bristol 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 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £83 ($100).

The distance between Bristol and Ipswich is around 306km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 267km (166 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Bristol and Ipswich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bristol to Ipswich is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £83 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Bristol 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 Bristol and Ipswich. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bristol 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 3h 15m.

Great Western Railway and Greater Anglia run train services between Bristol and Ipswich. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Bristol and Ipswich. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bristol 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 10m.

National Express run regular bus services between Bristol and Ipswich. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bristol to Ipswich. We recommend that you fly from Bristol (BRS) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Ipswich. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Bristol and Ipswich. The distance is around 333km (207 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bristol to Ipswich is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £83 ($100).

How do I get from Bristol to Ipswich

Compare travel optionsbetween Bristol and Ipswich

Transport options from Bristol to Ipswich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 15m
£83($100)
hourly306km (190 miles)
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 20m
£595($705)
hourly857km (532 miles)
Fly to London City (LCY), Train4h 40m
£245($290)
hourly929km (577 miles)
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train5h 10m
£185($220)
every 30 mins1,054km (655 miles)
Bus
6h 10m
£14($17)
every 20 mins334km (207 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
£57($68)
on demand333km (207 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