How to travel from Ipswich to Bangor, United Kingdom
The distance between Ipswich and Bangor is around 653km (406 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Ipswich to Bangor by train, plane, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bangor → Ipswich if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£235($280)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration9h 50m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£120($145)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ipswich and Bangor
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ipswich to Bangor by train, plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £120 ($145) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £235 ($280).
The distance between Ipswich and Bangor is around 653km (406 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 379km (236 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Ipswich and Bangor by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Ipswich to Bangor is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £235 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Ipswich and Bangor is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £120 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ipswich and Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ipswich and Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ipswich to Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Bangor is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 85km (53 miles) from Bangor. Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ipswich to Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ipswich to Bangor is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £235 ($280).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ipswich and Bangor
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 3h 25m | £235($280) | hourly | 653km (406 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, Fly | 3h 40m | £240($285) | hourly | 661km (411 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4h 15m | £190($225) | hourly | 714km (444 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4h 35m | £170($200) | hourly | 665km (413 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4h 50m | £145($170) | hourly | 713km (443 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4h 55m | £180($210) | hourly | 771km (479 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4h 60m | £135($160) | hourly | 752km (468 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 50m | £120($145) | every 4 hours | 774km (481 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ipswich and Bangor
Train operators
Greater Anglia
Thameslink
Southern Service
London Midland
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Airports near Bangor
The following major airports near Bangor offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from Bangor
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Bangor
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 124km (77 miles) from Bangor