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How to Travel from

Manchester to Ipswich

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Thursday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$189.87
Plane from Ringway Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$265.81
Plane from Liverpool to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$177.21

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Norwich
Ave. Duration:
4h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$291.13–$1,139.20

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$392.39
Plane from Ringway Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10
Plane from Liverpool to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$329.10

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$354.42
Plane from Ringway Airport to Norwich
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Estimated price:
$443.02–$759.47

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$329.10

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Norwich
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Estimated price:
$443.02–$759.47

Blue Islands Limited

Website:
blueislands.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Norwich
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Estimated price:
$443.02–$759.47

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Cambridge
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.38–$41.77

TerraVision UK

Website:
terravision.eu/
Bus from Liverpool Street Station to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72

Airport Bus Express

Phone:
0044 (0) 1279681984
Website:
airportbusexpress.co.uk/
Bus from Liverpool Street Station to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$23.62

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$101.26–$253.16

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ely
Ave. Duration:
3h 34m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$75.95–$120.25
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.04–$60.76
Bus from Liverpool Street Station to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11
Bus from London Stansted Airport to Ipswich
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.78–$31.64

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66

Greater Anglia

Website:
greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswich
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$32.91–$46.83
Train from Stratford (London) to Ipswich
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.64–$44.30
Train from Ely to Ipswich
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97
Train from Cambridge to Ipswich
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$40.50
Train from Norwich to Ipswich
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$35.44
Train from Chelmsford to Ipswich
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.78–$31.64

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Ipswich is to bus and train which costs $52.17 - $76.09 and takes 6h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Ipswich is to train via London which takes 3h 41m and costs $108.70 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Manchester and arriving at Ipswich via Liverpool Street Station and London Stansted Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Ipswich via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Manchester to Ipswich?

The distance between Manchester and Ipswich is 409 km. The road distance is 346.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Ipswich without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 41m and costs $108.70 - $271.74 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Manchester to Ipswich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Ipswich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Ipswich train from?

Manchester to Ipswich train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Ipswich?

The best way to get from Manchester to Ipswich is to train via London which takes 3h 41m and costs $108.70 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70.65 - $108.70 and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Manchester to Ipswich bus arrive?

Manchester to Ipswich bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool Street Station.

Where does the Manchester to Ipswich train arrive?

Manchester to Ipswich train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Ipswich?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Ipswich is 346 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Manchester to Ipswich.

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

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Where can I stay near Ipswich?

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