The distance between Liverpool and Ipswich is around 376km (234 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Liverpool to Ipswich by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Cambridge (CBG) then take the train to Ipswich.
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Take the train to London Euston and then to Ipswich.
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Take the bus to Finchley Road Station then Stansted Airport London and then to Ipswich.
There are several options for getting from Liverpool to Ipswich by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £29 ($34) and will take around 8h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £220 ($265).
The distance between Liverpool and Ipswich is around 376km (234 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 317km (197 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Liverpool and Ipswich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Liverpool to Ipswich is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £220 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool and Ipswich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £29 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Liverpool and Ipswich. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Liverpool to Ipswich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston, Moorgate station and London Liverpool Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
Avanti West Coast, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railways, London Midland and CrossCountry run train services between Liverpool and Ipswich. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Liverpool and Ipswich. It typically takes around 8h 5m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Liverpool to Ipswich. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Finchley Road Station and Stansted Airport London. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 5m.
FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Liverpool and Ipswich. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liverpool to Ipswich. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Ipswich. instead which will take 4h 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 Liverpool and Ipswich. The distance is around 391km (243 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liverpool to Ipswich is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £115 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane + 3 similar | 3h 40m | £220($265) | hourly | 376km (234 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 15m | £275($325) | hourly | 456km (283 miles) |
Fly to London Stansted (STN), Train | 4h 20m | £130($155) | hourly | 838km (521 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 45m | £185($215) | hourly | 939km (583 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 3h 55m | £115($140) | hourly | 424km (264 miles) |
Train via Peterborough | 5h 30m | £89($105) | every 4 hours | 401km (249 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 5h 45m | £110($130) | hourly | 450km (279 miles) |
Bus | 8h 5m | £29($34) | twice daily | 492km (306 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | £68($80) | on demand | 391km (243 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ipswich offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.