The distance between Lichfield and Ipswich is around 249km (155 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lichfield to Ipswich by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ipswich → Lichfield if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Euston and then to Ipswich.
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There are several options for getting from Lichfield to Ipswich by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £50 ($59) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £43 ($51).
The distance between Lichfield and Ipswich is around 249km (155 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Lichfield and Ipswich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lichfield to Ipswich is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £43 ($51).
The cheapest way to travel between Lichfield and Ipswich, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £50 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lichfield and Ipswich. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lichfield to Ipswich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lichfield Trent Valley High Level, London Euston, Moorgate station and London Liverpool Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
London Midland, Avanti West Coast, Greater Anglia and CrossCountry run train services between Lichfield and Ipswich. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lichfield and Ipswich. We recommend that you drive to Ipswich. instead which will take 2h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lichfield to Ipswich. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Ipswich. instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to Ipswich is London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) which is approximately 64km (40 miles) from Ipswich. Norwich International Airport (NWI) (NWI) and Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lichfield and Ipswich. The distance is around 249km (155 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lichfield to Ipswich is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £50 ($59).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 15m | £50($59) | hourly | 303km (188 miles) |
Train via Cambridge | 4h 35m | £95($115) | hourly | 335km (208 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | £43($51) | on demand | 249km (155 miles) |
Greater Anglia
The following major airports near Ipswich offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.