The distance between Saint Albans and Ipswich is around 137km (85 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Saint Albans to Ipswich by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ipswich → Saint Albans if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Farringdon and then to Ipswich.
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There are several options for getting from Saint Albans to Ipswich by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £47 ($56) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £24 ($28).
The distance between Saint Albans and Ipswich is around 137km (85 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 108km (67 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Saint Albans and Ipswich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint Albans to Ipswich is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £24 ($28).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint Albans and Ipswich, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £47 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Albans and Ipswich. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Albans to Ipswich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Farringdon and Liverpool Street station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2hrs.
Thameslink and Greater Anglia run train services between Saint Albans and Ipswich. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint Albans and Ipswich. We recommend that you drive to Ipswich. instead which will take 1h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Albans to Ipswich. We recommend that you take the train to Farringdon and then to Ipswich. instead which will take 2hrs.
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 Saint Albans and Ipswich. The distance is around 137km (85 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Albans to Ipswich is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £47 ($56).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2hrs | £47($56) | every 30 mins | 145km (90 miles) |
Drive | 1h 25m | £24($28) | on demand | 137km (85 miles) |
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