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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Ipswich is to bus and ferry and bus which costs £60 - £140 and takes 19h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Ipswich is to fly and train which takes 4h 14m and costs £110 - £420.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Cardinal Park Cinema via Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 37m.

How far is it from Belfast to Ipswich?

The distance between Belfast and Ipswich is 400 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Ipswich without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 14h 28m and costs £220 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Belfast to Ipswich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Ipswich bus from?

Belfast to Ipswich bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Ipswich bus arrive?

Belfast to Ipswich bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Belfast to Ipswich?

Book your Belfast to Ipswich bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ipswich?

There are 894+ hotels available in Ipswich.

Belfast to Ipswich - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 13 ways to get from Belfast to Ipswich by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BHD - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
4h 14m
£114–415
Fly Belfast International Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BFS - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
5h 31m
£48–206
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
5. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain
14h 28m
£220–613
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain
15h 5m
£139–278
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardinal Park Cinemabus 816
19h 37m
£62–136
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BHD - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
4h 52m
£104–407
Fly Belfast International Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BFS - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain
5h 5m
£88–231
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BHD - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
4h 46m
£89–268
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BHD - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain
4h 35m
£96–271
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain
5h 48m
£87–254
Car ferry, train via Peterborough
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Ipswichtrain
17h 26m
£149–281
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinemabus 717 / ...
20h 5m
£154–294
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Ipswichcar
9h 47m
£131–378

Belfast to Ipswich by bus, car ferry, foot, train, and subway

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15h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 397.9 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Ipswich, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Ipswich. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to London City Airport (LCY), walk to London City Airport, take the train to Stratford DLR Station, walk to Stratford (London), then take the train to Ipswich. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Ipswich via Larne Harbour, Larne, Cairnryan, Stranraer, Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 14h 28m.

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