The distance between Southampton and Ipswich is around 244km (152 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Southampton 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 Waterloo and then to Ipswich.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Ipswich.
There are several options for getting from Southampton to Ipswich by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £47 ($56).
The distance between Southampton and Ipswich is around 244km (152 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 219km (136 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Southampton and Ipswich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Southampton to Ipswich is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £47 ($56).
The cheapest way to travel between Southampton and Ipswich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Southampton and Ipswich. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Southampton 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 2h 55m.
South Western Railway and Greater Anglia run train services between Southampton and Ipswich. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Southampton and Ipswich. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Southampton 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 6hrs.
National Express run regular bus services between Southampton and Ipswich. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southampton to Ipswich. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo and then to Ipswich. instead which will take 2h 55m.
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 Southampton and Ipswich. The distance is around 272km (169 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southampton to Ipswich is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £75 ($89).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 55m | £75($89) | hourly | 244km (152 miles) |
Bus | 6hrs | £14($16) | every 20 mins | 271km (168 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | £47($56) | on demand | 272km (169 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.