How to travel from Norwich to Ipswich, United Kingdom
The distance between Norwich and Ipswich is around 73km (45 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 40min.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Norwich to Ipswich by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ipswich → Norwich if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Ipswich.
- Duration40min
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£23($27)
Greater Anglia
Taxi
Take a taxi to Ipswich.
- Duration1hr
- Departson demand
- Typical cost£110($130)
Yellow Taxis
+ 4 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Norwich and Ipswich
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Norwich to Ipswich by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 40min.
The distance between Norwich and Ipswich is around 73km (45 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 64km (40 miles)
It takes around 40min to get from Norwich and Ipswich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Norwich to Ipswich is to take the train which takes around 40min and will set you back approx £23 ($27).
The cheapest way to travel between Norwich and Ipswich, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Norwich and Ipswich. It typically takes around 40min and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Norwich and Ipswich with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 40min.
Greater Anglia run train services between Norwich and Ipswich. Trains depart hourly and will take around 40min, 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 Norwich and Ipswich. We recommend that you take the train to Ipswich. instead which will take 40min.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Norwich to Ipswich. We recommend that you take the train to Ipswich. instead which will take 40min.
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 Norwich and Ipswich. The distance is around 73km (45 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Norwich to Ipswich is to take the train which takes, on average, 40min and will usually cost around £23 ($27).
Compare travel optionsbetween Norwich and Ipswich
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 40min | £23($27) | hourly | 74km (46 miles) |
Taxi | 1hr | £110($130) | on demand | 73km (45 miles) |
Drive | 1hr | £13($15) | on demand | 73km (45 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Norwich and Ipswich
Train operators
Greater Anglia
Airports near Ipswich
The following major airports near Ipswich offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 64km (40 miles) from Ipswich
Norwich International Airport (NWI)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Ipswich
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Ipswich