How to travel from Ipswich to Perth, United Kingdom
The distance between Ipswich and Perth is around 726km (451 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Ipswich to Perth 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 Perth → Ipswich if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Stratford (London), Fly
Take the train to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Dundee (DND).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost£225($270)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train
Take the train to Peterborough then Edinburgh and then to Perth.
- Duration7hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Ely then Sheffield and then to Edinburgh then take the bus to Perth Canal Street.
- Duration9h 15m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£200($235)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ipswich and Perth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ipswich to Perth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £105 ($125) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £225 ($270).
The distance between Ipswich and Perth is around 726km (451 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 567km (352 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Ipswich and Perth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ipswich to Perth is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £225 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Ipswich and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £105 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ipswich and Perth. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ipswich to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough and Edinburgh. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7hrs.
Greater Anglia, LNER and First ScotRail Service run train services between Ipswich and Perth. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7hrs, 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 Perth. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Dundee (DND). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ipswich to Perth. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Perth. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Perth is Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Perth. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) 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 Perth. The distance is around 732km (455 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ipswich to Perth is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around £105 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ipswich and Perth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Stratford (London), Fly + 6 similar | 3h 45m | £225($270) | hourly | 732km (455 miles) |
| Train to Norwich, plane | 3h 60m | £290($345) | hourly | 788km (489 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4hrs | £230($275) | hourly | 737km (458 miles) |
| Train to Stratford (London), plane | 4h 10m | £245($290) | hourly | 792km (492 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4h 45m | £145($170) | hourly | 763km (474 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4h 45m | £165($195) | hourly | 740km (460 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4h 55m | £145($175) | hourly | 822km (511 miles) |
Train | 7hrs | £105($125) | every 4 hours | 726km (451 miles) |
Train and Bus | 9h 15m | £200($235) | every 4 hours | 782km (486 miles) |
Drive | 7h 30m | £125($150) | on demand | 732km (455 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ipswich and Perth
Train operators
Greater Anglia
LNER
First ScotRail Service
East Midlands Railways
Airlines
Loganair
Bus companies
Stagecoach East Scotland
Airports near Perth
The following major airports near Perth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 27km (17 miles) from Perth
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Perth
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 86km (53 miles) from Perth