How to travel from Ipswich to Oxford, United Kingdom

The distance between Ipswich and Oxford is around 218km (136 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Ipswich to Oxford by train, bus and car. 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 London Liverpool Street and then to Oxford.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £62($73)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Oxford City Centre Queens Lane.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Oxford.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance223km (138 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ipswich and Oxford

There are several options for getting from Ipswich to Oxford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £62 ($73).

The distance between Ipswich and Oxford is around 218km (136 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 169km (105 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Ipswich and Oxford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ipswich to Oxford is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £62 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between Ipswich and Oxford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ipswich and Oxford. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ipswich to Oxford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station and Paddington station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Greater Anglia and Great Western Railway run train services between Ipswich and Oxford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Oxford. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ipswich to Oxford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

National Express and Stagecoach Oxfordshire run regular bus services between Ipswich and Oxford. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 35m 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 Oxford. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Oxford. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Oxford is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 62km (39 miles) from Oxford. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) 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 Oxford. The distance is around 223km (138 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ipswich to Oxford is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £62 ($73).

How do I get from Ipswich to Oxford

Compare travel optionsbetween Ipswich and Oxford

Transport options from Ipswich to Oxford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
£62($73)
hourly218km (136 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
£22($26)
every 20 mins237km (147 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
£39($46)
on demand223km (138 miles)

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Airports near Oxford

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

LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Oxford
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Oxford
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Oxford