How to travel from Winchester to Ipswich, United Kingdom

The distance between Winchester and Ipswich is around 224km (139 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Winchester to Ipswich by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Ipswich.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £71($84)
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Drive

Drive to Ipswich.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance253km (157 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Winchester and Ipswich

There are several options for getting from Winchester to Ipswich by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £71 ($84) and will take around 2h 35m.

The distance between Winchester and Ipswich is around 224km (139 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 203km (126 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Winchester and Ipswich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Winchester to Ipswich is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £71 ($84).

The cheapest way to travel between Winchester and Ipswich, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £71 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Winchester and Ipswich. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Winchester 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 35m.

South Western Railway and Greater Anglia run train services between Winchester and Ipswich. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Winchester and Ipswich. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo and then to Ipswich. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Winchester to Ipswich. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo and then to Ipswich. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Winchester and Ipswich. The distance is around 253km (157 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Winchester to Ipswich is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £71 ($84).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Winchester and Ipswich

Transport options from Winchester to Ipswich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
£71($84)
hourly224km (139 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£44($52)
on demand253km (157 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