How to travel from Padstow to Ipswich, United Kingdom

The distance between Padstow and Ipswich is around 530km (329 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Padstow to Ipswich by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to London Bridge and then to Ipswich.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £195($230)
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Bus

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

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
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Drive

Drive to Ipswich.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance550km (342 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padstow and Ipswich

There are several options for getting from Padstow to Ipswich by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 11h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($230).

The distance between Padstow and Ipswich is around 530km (329 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 456km (283 miles)

It takes around 11h 40m to get from Padstow and Ipswich by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Padstow to Ipswich is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx £195 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Padstow and Ipswich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Padstow and Ipswich. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to London Bridge and then to Ipswich. instead which will take 4h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Padstow and Ipswich. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Padstow to Ipswich. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bodmin Parkway Station, Liskeard Lloyds Bank and London Victoria Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 40m.

National Express run regular bus services between Padstow and Ipswich. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Padstow to Ipswich. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to London Bridge and then to Ipswich. instead which will take 4h 5m.

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 Padstow and Ipswich. The distance is around 550km (342 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padstow to Ipswich is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 40m and will usually cost around £18 ($21).

How do I get from Padstow to Ipswich

Compare travel optionsbetween Padstow and Ipswich

Transport options from Padstow to Ipswich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
4h 5m
£195($230)
every 3 hours530km (329 miles)
Fly to Cambridge (CBG), Train4h 45m
£315($375)
every 3 hours706km (438 miles)
Bus
11h 40m
£18($21)
twice daily580km (360 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
£95($115)
on demand550km (342 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