How to travel from Poole to Ipswich, United Kingdom

The distance between Poole and Ipswich is around 300km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Poole 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 IpswichPoole if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Ipswich.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £90($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Ipswich.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £650($765)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Ipswich.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance323km (201 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poole and Ipswich

There are several options for getting from Poole to Ipswich by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £56 ($66).

The distance between Poole and Ipswich is around 300km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 261km (162 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Poole and Ipswich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poole to Ipswich is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £56 ($66).

The cheapest way to travel between Poole and Ipswich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poole and Ipswich. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poole to Ipswich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo and Stratford station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

South Western Railway and Greater Anglia run train services between Poole and Ipswich. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Poole and Ipswich. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Poole 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.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Poole 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 Poole to Ipswich. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) 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 Poole and Ipswich. The distance is around 323km (201 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poole to Ipswich is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £90 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Poole and Ipswich

Transport options from Poole to Ipswich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 45m
£90($110)
hourly300km (186 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 50m
£650($765)
hourly831km (517 miles)
Bus
6h 40m
£23($27)
every 20 mins333km (207 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
£56($66)
on demand323km (201 miles)

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Airlines

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