How to travel from Ipswich to Norwich, United Kingdom
The distance between Ipswich and Norwich is around 72km (45 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 40min.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Ipswich to Norwich by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Norwich → Ipswich if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Norwich.
- Duration40min
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£23($27)
Greater Anglia
Taxi
Take a taxi to Norwich.
- Duration1hr
- Departson demand
- Typical cost£110($130)
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+ 2 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Ipswich and Norwich
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ipswich to Norwich by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 40min.
The distance between Ipswich and Norwich is around 72km (45 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 64km (40 miles)
It takes around 40min to get from Ipswich and Norwich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ipswich to Norwich is to take the train which takes around 40min and will set you back approx £23 ($27).
The cheapest way to travel between Ipswich and Norwich, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ipswich and Norwich. It typically takes around 40min and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Ipswich and Norwich with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 40min.
Greater Anglia run train services between Ipswich and Norwich. Trains depart hourly and will take around 40min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ipswich and Norwich. We recommend that you take the train to Norwich. instead which will take 40min.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ipswich to Norwich. We recommend that you take the train to Norwich. instead which will take 40min.
The closest major airport to Norwich is Norwich International Airport (NWI) (NWI) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Norwich. Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) 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 Norwich. The distance is around 72km (45 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ipswich to Norwich is to take the train which takes, on average, 40min and will usually cost around £23 ($27).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ipswich and Norwich
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 40min | £23($27) | hourly | 74km (46 miles) |
Taxi | 1hr | £110($130) | on demand | 72km (45 miles) |
Drive | 1hr | £13($15) | on demand | 72km (45 miles) |
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Airports near Norwich
The following major airports near Norwich offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Norwich International Airport (NWI)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Norwich
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Norwich
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 108km (67 miles) from Norwich