How to travel from Newport to Ipswich, United Kingdom

The distance between Newport and Ipswich is around 331km (205 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Newport 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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Train

Take the train to London Paddington and then to Ipswich.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £90($110)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Ipswich.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £610($720)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Ipswich.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
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Drive

Drive to Ipswich.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance364km (226 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newport and Ipswich

There are several options for getting from Newport to Ipswich by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £90 ($110).

The distance between Newport and Ipswich is around 331km (205 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 290km (180 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Newport and Ipswich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newport to Ipswich is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £90 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Newport and Ipswich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Newport and Ipswich. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Newport to Ipswich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station and London Liverpool Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Great Western Railway and Greater Anglia run train services between Newport and Ipswich. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Newport and Ipswich. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Newport to Ipswich. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

National Express run regular bus services between Newport and Ipswich. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newport to Ipswich. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Ipswich. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Newport and Ipswich. The distance is around 364km (226 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newport to Ipswich is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £90 ($110).

How do I get from Newport to Ipswich

Compare travel optionsbetween Newport and Ipswich

Transport options from Newport to Ipswich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 15m
£90($110)
hourly331km (205 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 50m
£610($720)
hourly899km (558 miles)
Bus
6h 40m
£15($18)
every 20 mins365km (227 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
£63($75)
on demand364km (226 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