How to travel from Thurso to Ipswich, United Kingdom

The distance between Thurso and Ipswich is around 821km (510 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Thurso to Ipswich by train, plane and car. 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 Wick (WIC) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Ipswich.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    £470($555)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train via Inverness

Take the train to Inverness then Peterborough and then to Ipswich.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £150($180)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Ipswich.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Distance1,064km (661 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Thurso and Ipswich

There are several options for getting from Thurso to Ipswich by train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £120 ($145) and will take around 16h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £470 ($555).

The distance between Thurso and Ipswich is around 821km (510 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 784km (487 miles)

It takes around 8hrs to get from Thurso and Ipswich by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Thurso to Ipswich is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £470 ($555).

The cheapest way to travel between Thurso and Ipswich, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £120 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Thurso and Ipswich. It typically takes around 13h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Thurso to Ipswich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Inverness, London Kings Cross and Liverpool Street station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 15m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, Greater Anglia and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Thurso and Ipswich. Trains depart once daily and will take around 13h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Thurso and Ipswich. We recommend that you fly from Wick (WIC) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Ipswich. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Thurso to Ipswich. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to London Bridge and then to Ipswich. instead which will take 8hrs.

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 Thurso and Ipswich. The distance is around 1,064km (661 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thurso to Ipswich is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around £200 ($240).

How do I get from Thurso to Ipswich

Compare travel optionsbetween Thurso and Ipswich

Transport options from Thurso to Ipswich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
3h 50m
£470($555)
every 3 hours821km (510 miles)
Train to Inverness, plane7h 55m
£250($300)
twice daily1,112km (691 miles)
Train to Inverness, plane8hrs
£205($240)
twice daily1,093km (679 miles)
Train and Plane8hrs
£200($240)
twice daily1,165km (724 miles)
Train to Inverness, plane8h 25m
£350($410)
twice daily1,036km (644 miles)
Train to Inverness, plane9h 40m
£315($370)
twice daily1,192km (740 miles)
Train via Inverness + 2 similar
12h 45m
£150($180)
once daily1,175km (730 miles)
Train13h 15m
£160($190)
once daily1,281km (796 miles)
Train via Inverness16h 50m
£120($145)
once daily1,295km (805 miles)
Drive
11h 45m
£185($220)
on demand1,064km (661 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