How to travel from Ipswich to Salisbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Ipswich and Salisbury is around 252km (156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Ipswich to Salisbury by train 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 Stratford (London) and then to Salisbury.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £79($95)
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Drive

Drive to Salisbury.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance283km (176 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ipswich and Salisbury

There are several options for getting from Ipswich to Salisbury by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £79 ($95) and will take around 2h 50m.

The distance between Ipswich and Salisbury is around 252km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 232km (144 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Ipswich and Salisbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ipswich to Salisbury is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £79 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Ipswich and Salisbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £79 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ipswich and Salisbury. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ipswich to Salisbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stratford (London) and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Greater Anglia and South Western Railway run train services between Ipswich and Salisbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Salisbury. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) and then to Salisbury. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ipswich to Salisbury. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) and then to Salisbury. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Salisbury is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Salisbury. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Salisbury. The distance is around 283km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ipswich to Salisbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £79 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ipswich and Salisbury

Transport options from Ipswich to Salisbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
£79($95)
hourly252km (156 miles)
Drive
3hrs
£49($58)
on demand283km (176 miles)

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Airports near Salisbury

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

BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Salisbury
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
33km (21 miles) from Salisbury
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Salisbury