How to travel from Glasgow to Ipswich, United Kingdom
The distance between Glasgow and Ipswich is around 654km (406 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Glasgow 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 → Glasgow if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Ipswich.
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost£230($270)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to London Euston and then to Ipswich.
- Duration6h 10m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£205($245)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Ipswich.
- Duration13h 35m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£30($35)
Multiple bus operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Ipswich
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Ipswich by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 13h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($270).
The distance between Glasgow and Ipswich is around 654km (406 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 551km (342 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Glasgow and Ipswich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Ipswich is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £230 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Ipswich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Ipswich. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow to Ipswich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and Liverpool Street station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
Avanti West Coast, Greater Anglia, LNER, TransPennine Express Service and East Midlands Railways run train services between Glasgow and Ipswich. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Glasgow and Ipswich. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow 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 13h 35m.
Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Glasgow and Ipswich. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 13h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glasgow to Ipswich. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London City (LCY) 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 Glasgow and Ipswich. The distance is around 654km (406 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Ipswich is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around £205 ($245).
Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Ipswich
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 6 similar | 3h 20m | £230($270) | hourly | 692km (430 miles) |
| Fly to London Stansted (STN), Train | 3h 25m | £135($160) | hourly | 681km (423 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 3h 35m | £270($315) | every 30 mins | 709km (440 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 3h 50m | £200($240) | every 30 mins | 694km (431 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train | 3h 55m | £140($165) | every 30 mins | 763km (474 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 4h 15m | £135($160) | hourly | 716km (445 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 15m | £140($165) | hourly | 702km (436 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 6h 10m | £205($245) | hourly | 755km (469 miles) |
| Train via Peterborough | 6h 35m | £100($120) | 6 times a week | 714km (444 miles) |
| Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 7h 50m | £100($120) | every 4 hours | 702km (436 miles) |
Bus | 13h 35m | £30($35) | every 20 mins | 844km (524 miles) |
Drive | 6h 45m | £115($135) | on demand | 654km (406 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Glasgow and Ipswich
Train operators
Greater Anglia
LNER
East Midlands Railways
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Aer Lingus
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