How to travel from Carlisle to Ipswich, United Kingdom
The distance between Carlisle and Ipswich is around 502km (312 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Carlisle to Ipswich by train, 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 → Carlisle if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Glasgow Central, plane
Take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Ipswich.
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£185($215)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to London Euston and then to Ipswich.
- Duration4h 60m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£155($185)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carlisle and Ipswich
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Carlisle to Ipswich by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £76 ($90) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £185 ($215).
The distance between Carlisle and Ipswich is around 502km (312 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 415km (258 miles)
It takes around 4h 60m to get from Carlisle and Ipswich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carlisle to Ipswich is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £185 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Carlisle and Ipswich, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £76 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carlisle and Ipswich. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Carlisle to Ipswich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston, Moorgate station and London Liverpool Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.
Avanti West Coast, Greater Anglia, LNER, TransPennine Express Service and East Midlands Railways run train services between Carlisle and Ipswich. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Carlisle and Ipswich. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Ipswich. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carlisle to Ipswich. We recommend that you take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Ipswich. instead which will take 4h 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
Yes it is possible to drive from Carlisle and Ipswich. The distance is around 502km (312 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carlisle to Ipswich is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around £155 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Carlisle and Ipswich
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Glasgow Central, plane + 6 similar | 4h 35m | £185($215) | hourly | 843km (524 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 45m | £245($290) | every 3 hours | 823km (511 miles) |
| Train to Haymarket, plane | 4h 50m | £170($200) | every 3 hours | 808km (502 miles) |
| Train to Newcastle, plane | 5hrs | £330($390) | twice a week | 655km (407 miles) |
| Train to Haymarket, plane | 5h 5m | £260($310) | every 3 hours | 844km (524 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 5h 10m | £270($320) | every 2 hours | 595km (370 miles) |
| Train to Haymarket, plane | 5h 15m | £195($230) | every 3 hours | 826km (513 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 4h 60m | £155($185) | hourly | 593km (369 miles) |
| Train via Peterborough | 5h 25m | £76($90) | 6 times a week | 535km (332 miles) |
| Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 6h 25m | £84($100) | every 4 hours | 540km (335 miles) |
Drive | 5h 10m | £87($105) | on demand | 502km (312 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Carlisle and Ipswich
Train operators
Greater Anglia
LNER
East Midlands Railways
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