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Six ways to Travel from Ipswich to Birmingham

Composite routes from Ipswich to Birmingham

Cheapest
2 h 36 min
Car
246 km.
from $13
Other
2 h 52 min
Bus
271 km.
from €72.60
2 h 36 min
Rideshare
246 km.
from $9.36
2 h 53 min
212 km.
from $146.61
5 h 25 min
213 km.
from $89.67
4 h 41 min
212 km.
from $237.35

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

TerraVision UK

Email:
Website:
terravision.eu/
Bus from London Stansted Airport to London,
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72–$21.52

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from London Euston to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$62.02–$177.21

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Ipswich to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.78–$31.64
Bus from London Stansted Airport to London,
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.25–$30.38

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Email:
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Euston to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cambridge to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$94.93–$265.81

Greater Anglia

Email:
Website:
greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Ipswich to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$32.91–$46.83
Train from Ipswich to Cambridge
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$40.50

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Birmingham?

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Birmingham is to drive which costs $47.83 - $70.65 and takes 2h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ipswich to Birmingham?

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Birmingham is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $47.83 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street via London Stansted Airport and London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Liverpool Street station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Birmingham?

The distance between Ipswich and Birmingham is 296 km. The road distance is 242.5 km.

How do I travel from Ipswich to Birmingham without a car?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Birmingham without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 53m and costs $81.52 - $195.65 .

How long does it take to get from Ipswich to Birmingham?

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Ipswich to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Birmingham bus from?

Ipswich to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Ipswich station.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Birmingham train from?

Ipswich to Birmingham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.

Train, bus or fly from Ipswich to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Birmingham is to train via London which takes 2h 53m and costs $81.52 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $51.09 - $81.52 and takes 5h 25m. There are no good options to train between Ipswich to Birmingham.

Where does the Ipswich to Birmingham bus arrive?

Ipswich to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Stansted Airport station.

Where does the Ipswich to Birmingham train arrive?

Ipswich to Birmingham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Ipswich to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Birmingham is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Ipswich to Birmingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Ipswich to Birmingham?

Book your Ipswich to Birmingham train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 2904+ hotels available in Birmingham. Prices start at $34.22 per night.
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