How to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ipswich, United Kingdom

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Ipswich is around 438km (272 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne 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.

👋 Also check out IpswichNewcastle upon Tyne if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Norwich (NWI), Train

Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Ipswich.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £590($700)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Peterborough and then to Ipswich.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £72($85)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
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Drive

Drive to Ipswich.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance455km (283 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Ipswich

There are several options for getting from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ipswich by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £590 ($700).

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Ipswich is around 438km (272 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 372km (231 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne and Ipswich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ipswich is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £590 ($700).

The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Ipswich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Ipswich. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 3h 60m.

LNER, Greater Anglia, CrossCountry and East Midlands Railways run train services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Ipswich. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Ipswich. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ipswich. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Golders Green and Stansted Airport London. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

National Express run regular bus services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Ipswich. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ipswich. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Ipswich. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Ipswich. The distance is around 455km (283 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ipswich is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around £72 ($85).

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Transport options from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ipswich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Norwich (NWI), Train + 5 similar
3h 20m
£590($700)
5 times a day854km (531 miles)
Plane and Train3h 30m
£305($365)
5 times a day556km (345 miles)
Fly to London Stansted (STN), Train4h 15m
£175($210)
5 times a day959km (596 miles)
Fly to Southampton (SOU), train4h 20m
£265($315)
5 times a day703km (437 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
£240($285)
hourly862km (536 miles)
Train to Edinburgh, plane5h 25m
£170($205)
hourly866km (538 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 60m
£72($85)
every 4 hours438km (272 miles)
Train via Sheffield5h 20m
£135($160)
every 4 hours487km (303 miles)
Bus
9h 30m
£25($29)
once daily607km (377 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
£79($95)
on demand455km (283 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