How to travel from Durham to Ipswich, United Kingdom

The distance between Durham and Ipswich is around 419km (261 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Durham to Ipswich by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out IpswichDurham if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to London Waterloo and then to Ipswich.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £275($325)
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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to London Finchley Road then Stansted Airport London and then to Ipswich.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £36($43)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Ipswich.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance419km (261 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Durham and Ipswich

There are several options for getting from Durham to Ipswich by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £36 ($43) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £73 ($86).

The distance between Durham and Ipswich is around 419km (261 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 348km (216 miles)

It takes around 9h 30m to get from Durham and Ipswich by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Durham to Ipswich is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £73 ($86).

The cheapest way to travel between Durham and Ipswich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £36 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Durham and Ipswich. We recommend that you drive to Ipswich. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Durham and Ipswich. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Durham to Ipswich. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H, Durham New Inn - Church Street, London Finchley Road and Stansted Airport London. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Durham and Ipswich. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durham to Ipswich. We recommend that you take the bus to Durham Crossgate Peth - Bottom then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow (LHR) 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 Durham and Ipswich. The distance is around 419km (261 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durham to Ipswich is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around £36 ($43).

How do I get from Durham to Ipswich

Compare travel optionsbetween Durham and Ipswich

Transport options from Durham to Ipswich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
5h 30m
£275($325)
5 times a week752km (467 miles)
Train to Edinburgh, plane6h 15m
£160($185)
5 times a week894km (556 miles)
Train and Plane6h 30m
£175($210)
5 times a week913km (567 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 45m
£315($375)
5 times a week604km (376 miles)
Bus
9h 30m
£36($43)
5 times a week606km (377 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
£73($86)
on demand419km (261 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