How to travel from Wrexham to Ipswich, United Kingdom

The distance between Wrexham and Ipswich is around 347km (216 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Wrexham 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 IpswichWrexham if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Ipswich.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £125($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Train to Manchester Airport, plane

Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Cambridge (CBG) then take the train to Ipswich.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    £245($290)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to London Finchley Road then Stansted Airport London and then to Ipswich.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £31($37)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Ipswich.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance347km (216 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wrexham and Ipswich

There are several options for getting from Wrexham to Ipswich by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £31 ($37) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £60 ($71).

The distance between Wrexham and Ipswich is around 347km (216 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 301km (187 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Wrexham and Ipswich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wrexham to Ipswich is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £60 ($71).

The cheapest way to travel between Wrexham and Ipswich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £31 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wrexham and Ipswich. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wrexham to Ipswich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chester, London Euston, Moorgate station and London Liverpool Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.

Avanti West Coast, Greater Anglia, Transport for Wales and CrossCountry run train services between Wrexham and Ipswich. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Wrexham and Ipswich. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wrexham to Ipswich. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Railway Station, Chester Bus Interchange, London Finchley Road and Stansted Airport London. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Wrexham and Ipswich. Buses run once daily and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wrexham to Ipswich. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Ipswich. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Wrexham and Ipswich. The distance is around 347km (216 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wrexham to Ipswich is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around £125 ($145).

How do I get from Wrexham to Ipswich

Compare travel optionsbetween Wrexham and Ipswich

Transport options from Wrexham to Ipswich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 60m
£125($145)
hourly421km (261 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street5h 45m
£135($160)
every 4 hours425km (264 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane + 3 similar
4h 5m
£245($290)
hourly405km (251 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
£300($355)
hourly484km (301 miles)
Train to Liverpool South Parkway, plane4h 55m
£230($270)
twice daily981km (609 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane5h 30m
£300($355)
hourly613km (381 miles)
Bus
8hrs
£31($37)
once daily479km (298 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
£60($71)
on demand347km (216 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