How to travel from Milton Keynes to Ipswich, United Kingdom

The distance between Milton Keynes and Ipswich is around 161km (100 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Milton Keynes to Ipswich by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out IpswichMilton Keynes if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Ipswich.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £57($68)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bedford Bus Station Stop O then St Neots Market Square and then to Cambridge Fair Street then take the train to Ipswich.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £39($46)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Ipswich.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance161km (100 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milton Keynes and Ipswich

There are several options for getting from Milton Keynes to Ipswich by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £39 ($46) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £28 ($33).

The distance between Milton Keynes and Ipswich is around 161km (100 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 131km (81 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Milton Keynes and Ipswich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milton Keynes to Ipswich is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £28 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Milton Keynes and Ipswich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milton Keynes and Ipswich. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Milton Keynes 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 every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Avanti West Coast, London Midland and Greater Anglia run train services between Milton Keynes and Ipswich. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Milton Keynes and Ipswich. We recommend that you drive to Ipswich. instead which will take 1h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milton Keynes to Ipswich. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Ipswich. instead which will take 2h 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 Milton Keynes and Ipswich. The distance is around 161km (100 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milton Keynes to Ipswich is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £57 ($68).

How do I get from Milton Keynes to Ipswich

Compare travel optionsbetween Milton Keynes and Ipswich

Transport options from Milton Keynes to Ipswich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
£57($68)
every 30 mins195km (121 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 30m
£39($46)
hourly179km (111 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
£28($33)
on demand161km (100 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