The distance between Lincoln and Ipswich is around 200km (124 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Lincoln to Ipswich 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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Take the train to Peterborough and then to Ipswich.
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There are several options for getting from Lincoln to Ipswich by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £65 ($77) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($41).
The distance between Lincoln and Ipswich is around 200km (124 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 174km (108 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Lincoln and Ipswich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lincoln to Ipswich is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £35 ($41).
The cheapest way to travel between Lincoln and Ipswich, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £65 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lincoln and Ipswich. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lincoln to Ipswich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
East Midlands Railways, LNER and Greater Anglia run train services between Lincoln and Ipswich. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Lincoln and Ipswich. We recommend that you drive to Ipswich. instead which will take 2h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lincoln to Ipswich. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough and then to Ipswich. instead which will take 2h 45m.
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 Lincoln and Ipswich. The distance is around 200km (124 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lincoln to Ipswich is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £65 ($77).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 45m | £65($77) | every 4 hours | 221km (138 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | £35($41) | on demand | 200km (124 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
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Greater Anglia
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