The distance between Oxford and Ipswich is around 218km (136 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Oxford 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.
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Take the train to London Paddington and then to Ipswich.
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Take the bus to Victoria Green Line Coach Station and then to Ipswich.
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There are several options for getting from Oxford to Ipswich by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £39 ($46).
The distance between Oxford and Ipswich is around 218km (136 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 169km (105 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Oxford and Ipswich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Oxford to Ipswich is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £39 ($46).
The cheapest way to travel between Oxford and Ipswich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Oxford and Ipswich. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Oxford 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 2h 30m.
Great Western Railway and Greater Anglia run train services between Oxford and Ipswich. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Oxford and Ipswich. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Oxford to Ipswich. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Victoria Green Line Coach Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.
Stagecoach Oxfordshire and National Express run regular bus services between Oxford and Ipswich. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oxford to Ipswich. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Ipswich. instead which will take 2h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Oxford and Ipswich. The distance is around 221km (137 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oxford to Ipswich is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £62 ($73).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 30m | £62($73) | hourly | 218km (136 miles) |
Bus | 5h 25m | £22($26) | every 20 mins | 237km (147 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | £39($46) | on demand | 221km (137 miles) |
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Greater Anglia
The following major airports near Ipswich offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.