How to travel from Ipswich to Belfast, United Kingdom
The distance between Ipswich and Belfast is around 640km (398 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.
13 routes found
We've found 13 different ways to get from Ipswich to Belfast by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Belfast → 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).
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£230($275)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast.
- Duration10h 60m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£190($225)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration18h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£52($61)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration9h 35m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£115($140)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ipswich and Belfast
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ipswich to Belfast by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £52 ($61) and will take around 18h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($275).
The distance between Ipswich and Belfast is around 640km (398 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 548km (341 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Ipswich and Belfast by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Ipswich to Belfast is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £230 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Ipswich and Belfast is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £52 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ipswich and Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ipswich and Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ipswich to Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Belfast is George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Belfast. Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) and City of Derry Airport (LDY) (LDY) 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 Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ipswich to Belfast is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £230 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ipswich and Belfast
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 2h 55m | £230($275) | hourly | 642km (399 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, Fly | 3h 15m | £240($280) | hourly | 650km (404 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 3h 45m | £185($220) | hourly | 703km (437 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4h 5m | £165($195) | hourly | 654km (406 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4h 5m | £135($160) | every 30 mins | 691km (429 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4h 15m | £170($205) | every 30 mins | 748km (465 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, Fly | 4h 15m | £130($155) | every 30 mins | 730km (454 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 10h 60m | £190($225) | 3 times a week | 663km (412 miles) |
| Train to Peterborough, ferry | 12h 50m | £160($190) | 3 times a week | 640km (398 miles) |
| Train to Cambridge, ferry | 12h 55m | £185($220) | 3 times a week | 689km (428 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 11h 35m | £125($150) | every 20 mins | 925km (575 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 18h 30m | £52($61) | twice daily | 1,061km (659 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 35m | £115($140) | every 4 hours | 754km (469 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ipswich and Belfast
Train operators
Greater Anglia
Thameslink
Southern Service
London Midland
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Belfast
The following major airports near Belfast offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Belfast
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Belfast