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.
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 Ipswich → Wrexham if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Euston and then to Ipswich.
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Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Cambridge (CBG) then take the train to Ipswich.
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Take the bus to London Finchley Road then Stansted Airport London and then to Ipswich.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 60m | £125($145) | hourly | 421km (261 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 5h 45m | £135($160) | every 4 hours | 425km (264 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane + 3 similar | 4h 5m | £245($290) | hourly | 405km (251 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 45m | £300($355) | hourly | 484km (301 miles) |
Train to Liverpool South Parkway, plane | 4h 55m | £230($270) | twice daily | 981km (609 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 5h 30m | £300($355) | hourly | 613km (381 miles) |
Bus | 8hrs | £31($37) | once daily | 479km (298 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | £60($71) | on demand | 347km (216 miles) |
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