How to travel from Ipswich to Blackpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Ipswich and Blackpool is around 401km (249 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Ipswich to Blackpool by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £275($330)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Preston.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Stansted Airport London, London Finchley Road Station then Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Blackpool.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £28($33)
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Drive

Drive to Blackpool.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance437km (271 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ipswich and Blackpool

There are several options for getting from Ipswich to Blackpool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £275 ($330).

The distance between Ipswich and Blackpool is around 401km (249 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 343km (213 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Ipswich and Blackpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ipswich to Blackpool is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £275 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Ipswich and Blackpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ipswich and Blackpool. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ipswich to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station and Preston. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Greater Anglia, Avanti West Coast, LNER, Northern Rail and East Midlands Railways run train services between Ipswich and Blackpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Ipswich and Blackpool. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ipswich to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stansted Airport London, London Finchley Road Station and Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

National Express run regular bus services between Ipswich and Blackpool. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ipswich to Blackpool. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Blackpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 55km (34 miles) from Blackpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Ipswich and Blackpool. The distance is around 437km (271 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ipswich to Blackpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ipswich and Blackpool

Transport options from Ipswich to Blackpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 25m
£275($330)
hourly479km (297 miles)
Train to Cambridge, plane4h 25m
£200($235)
hourly401km (249 miles)
Train to Stratford (London), plane5h 35m
£315($375)
hourly1,025km (637 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane6h 10m
£375($445)
hourly1,207km (750 miles)
Train + 2 similar
4h 55m
£140($165)
hourly489km (304 miles)
Train via Peterborough5hrs
£95($110)
every 4 hours431km (268 miles)
Train via Peterborough6h 15m
£105($125)
every 4 hours424km (263 miles)
Bus
9hrs
£28($33)
every 20 mins547km (340 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
£76($90)
on demand437km (271 miles)

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Airports near Blackpool

The following major airports near Blackpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Blackpool
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Blackpool
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Blackpool