The distance between Hull and Ipswich is around 315km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Hull 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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Take the train to Doncaster then Peterborough and then to Ipswich.
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There are several options for getting from Hull to Ipswich by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £57 ($68) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £67 ($79).
The distance between Hull and Ipswich is around 315km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 212km (132 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Hull and Ipswich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hull to Ipswich is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £67 ($79).
The cheapest way to travel between Hull and Ipswich, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £57 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hull and Ipswich. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hull to Ipswich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.
LNER, Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, Hull Trains, Grand Central, First ScotRail Service and East Midlands Railways run train services between Hull and Ipswich. Trains depart once a week and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Hull and Ipswich. We recommend that you take the train to Doncaster then Peterborough and then to Ipswich. instead which will take 3h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hull to Ipswich. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough and then to Ipswich. instead which will take 3h 30m.
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 Hull and Ipswich. The distance is around 315km (196 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hull to Ipswich is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £57 ($68).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Doncaster + 2 similar | 3h 15m | £67($79) | every 4 hours | 323km (201 miles) |
Train via Grantham | 3h 30m | £73($86) | every 4 hours | 337km (209 miles) |
Train | 3h 30m | £57($68) | once a week | 337km (209 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | £55($65) | on demand | 315km (196 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ipswich offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.