The distance between Holyhead and Ipswich is around 479km (298 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Holyhead 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 → Holyhead if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Euston and then to Ipswich.
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Take the train to Chester and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Ipswich.
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There are several options for getting from Holyhead to Ipswich by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £140 ($165) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £83 ($100).
The distance between Holyhead and Ipswich is around 479km (298 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 414km (257 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Holyhead and Ipswich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Holyhead to Ipswich is to drive which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx £83 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Holyhead and Ipswich, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £140 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Holyhead and Ipswich. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Holyhead 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 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.
Avanti West Coast, Greater Anglia, Transport for Wales and CrossCountry run train services between Holyhead and Ipswich. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Holyhead and Ipswich. We recommend that you drive to Ipswich. instead which will take 5h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Holyhead to Ipswich. We recommend that you take the train to Chester and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Ipswich. instead which will take 6h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Holyhead and Ipswich. The distance is around 479km (298 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Holyhead to Ipswich is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 5h 20m | £140($165) | 4 times a day | 537km (334 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 7h 60m | £175($210) | 5 times a day | 580km (360 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 15m | £330($395) | hourly | 600km (373 miles) |
Drive | 5h 15m | £83($100) | on demand | 479km (298 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ipswich offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.