How to travel from Ipswich to Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

The distance between Ipswich and Middlesbrough is around 391km (243 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Ipswich to Middlesbrough 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

Take the train to Peterborough and then to Darlington.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £74($88)
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2 similiar routes

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Norwich then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Durham (MME).

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £400($475)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Stansted Airport London then London Golders Green and then to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £24($28)
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Drive

Drive to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance409km (254 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ipswich and Middlesbrough

There are several options for getting from Ipswich to Middlesbrough by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £74 ($88).

The distance between Ipswich and Middlesbrough is around 391km (243 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 322km (200 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Ipswich and Middlesbrough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ipswich to Middlesbrough is to take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £74 ($88).

The cheapest way to travel between Ipswich and Middlesbrough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ipswich and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ipswich to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough and Darlington. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

Greater Anglia, LNER, Grand Central and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Ipswich and Middlesbrough. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 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 Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ipswich to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stansted Airport London and London Golders Green. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

National Express run regular bus services between Ipswich and Middlesbrough. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8h 50m 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 Middlesbrough. We recommend that you take the train to Norwich then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Durham (MME). instead which will take 3h 60m.

The closest major airport to Middlesbrough is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) 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 Middlesbrough. The distance is around 409km (254 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ipswich to Middlesbrough is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £74 ($88).

How do I get from Ipswich to Middlesbrough

Compare travel optionsbetween Ipswich and Middlesbrough

Transport options from Ipswich to Middlesbrough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
3h 55m
£74($88)
every 4 hours404km (251 miles)
Train via Peterborough4hrs
£73($86)
every 4 hours391km (243 miles)
Train via Peterborough4h 35m
£76($90)
once daily391km (243 miles)
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 60m
£400($475)
once daily836km (519 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane4h 10m
£320($380)
once daily638km (397 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane5h 35m
£275($325)
hourly594km (369 miles)
Bus
8h 50m
£24($28)
4 times a week549km (341 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
£71($84)
on demand409km (254 miles)

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Airports near Middlesbrough

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

MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough
NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Middlesbrough
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Middlesbrough