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.
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.
👋 Also check out Middlesbrough → Ipswich if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Peterborough and then to Darlington.
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Take the train to Norwich then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Durham (MME).
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Take the bus to Stansted Airport London then London Golders Green and then to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 3h 55m | £74($88) | every 4 hours | 404km (251 miles) |
Train via Peterborough | 4hrs | £73($86) | every 4 hours | 391km (243 miles) |
Train via Peterborough | 4h 35m | £76($90) | once daily | 391km (243 miles) |
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 60m | £400($475) | once daily | 836km (519 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4h 10m | £320($380) | once daily | 638km (397 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 5h 35m | £275($325) | hourly | 594km (369 miles) |
Bus | 8h 50m | £24($28) | 4 times a week | 549km (341 miles) |
Drive | 4h 10m | £71($84) | on demand | 409km (254 miles) |
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The following major airports near Middlesbrough offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.