How to travel from Middlesbrough to Ipswich, United Kingdom

The distance between Middlesbrough and Ipswich is around 391km (243 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Middlesbrough 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Durham (MME) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Ipswich.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £395($470)
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Train

Take the train to York then Peterborough and then to Ipswich.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £67($79)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Golders Green then Stansted Airport London and then to Ipswich.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
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Drive

Drive to Ipswich.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance406km (252 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Middlesbrough and Ipswich

There are several options for getting from Middlesbrough to Ipswich by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £395 ($470).

The distance between Middlesbrough and Ipswich is around 391km (243 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 322km (200 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Middlesbrough and Ipswich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Middlesbrough to Ipswich is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £395 ($470).

The cheapest way to travel between Middlesbrough and Ipswich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Middlesbrough and Ipswich. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Middlesbrough to Ipswich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in York and Peterborough. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

TransPennine Express Service, LNER, Grand Central and Greater Anglia run train services between Middlesbrough and Ipswich. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Middlesbrough and Ipswich. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Middlesbrough to Ipswich. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Golders Green and Stansted Airport London. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

National Express run regular bus services between Middlesbrough and Ipswich. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Middlesbrough to Ipswich. We recommend that you fly from Durham (MME) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Ipswich. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Middlesbrough and Ipswich. The distance is around 406km (252 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Middlesbrough to Ipswich is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £67 ($79).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Middlesbrough and Ipswich

Transport options from Middlesbrough to Ipswich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 10m
£395($470)
hourly817km (508 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 50m
£67($79)
every 4 hours391km (243 miles)
Train via Peterborough4h 40m
£71($84)
once daily391km (243 miles)
Bus
8hrs
£22($26)
4 times a week549km (341 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
£70($83)
on demand406km (252 miles)

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Airports near Ipswich

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

STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Ipswich
NWI
Norwich International Airport (NWI)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Ipswich
CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Ipswich