How to travel from Chichester to Ipswich, United Kingdom

The distance between Chichester and Ipswich is around 228km (141 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Chichester to Ipswich by train and car. 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 Horsham then London Victoria and then to Ipswich.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £58($69)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Ipswich.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance235km (146 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chichester and Ipswich

There are several options for getting from Chichester to Ipswich by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £58 ($69) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($48).

The distance between Chichester and Ipswich is around 228km (141 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 190km (118 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Chichester and Ipswich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chichester to Ipswich is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £41 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between Chichester and Ipswich, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £58 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chichester and Ipswich. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chichester to Ipswich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Horsham, London Victoria and Liverpool Street station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Southern Service, Greater Anglia and South Western Railway run train services between Chichester 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

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chichester and Ipswich. We recommend that you drive to Ipswich. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chichester to Ipswich. We recommend that you take the train to Horsham then London Victoria and then to Ipswich. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Chichester and Ipswich. The distance is around 235km (146 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chichester to Ipswich is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £58 ($69).

How do I get from Chichester to Ipswich

Compare travel optionsbetween Chichester and Ipswich

Transport options from Chichester to Ipswich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 15m
£58($69)
hourly228km (141 miles)
Train via London Waterloo3h 45m
£69($82)
hourly237km (147 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
£41($48)
on demand235km (146 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Chichester and Ipswich

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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