There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ipswich by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 59m£66–155Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Coach Stationbus 777
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinemabus 717
6h£35–85Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Ipswich143 mi
2h 24mDrive 143 mi
- Drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ipswichcar 143 mi
2h 24m£35–50Train
- Take the train from Coleshill Parkway to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
- Take the train from Cambridge to Ipswichtrain Cambridge - Ipswich / ...
5h 50m£95–155
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ipswich by tram, train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ipswich is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ipswich is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal and arriving at Cardinal Park Cinema via Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Birmingham International Airport and arriving at Ipswich via Birmingham International, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Ipswich is 177 miles. The road distance is 143.9 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ipswich without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 59m and costs £65 - £160.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ipswich, including transfers.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ipswich bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ipswich train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham International station.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ipswich is to train via London which takes 2h 59m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Birmingham Airport (BHX), England and Ipswich, England?
You can take a vehicle from Birmingham International Airport to Ipswich via Birmingham Intl Rail Station, Birmingham International, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Cardinal Park Cinema via Coach Station in around 6h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham International to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham International to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–90
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Birmingham International to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Cambridge to Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Coleshill Parkway to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–65
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinema
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ipswich bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ipswich train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ipswich is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ipswich.
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