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

The cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Ipswich is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 9h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackburn to Ipswich is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Blackburn and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackburn station to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Cardinal Park Cinema via Golders Green Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Blackburn and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Blackburn and arriving at Ipswich via Leeds and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Blackburn to Ipswich?

The distance between Blackburn and Ipswich is 240 miles. The road distance is 228.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackburn to Ipswich without a car is to train via Leeds which takes 6h 6m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Blackburn to Ipswich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Ipswich bus from?

Blackburn to Ipswich bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Ipswich train from?

Blackburn to Ipswich train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackburn station.

Train or bus from Blackburn to Ipswich?

The best way to get from Blackburn to Ipswich is to train via Leeds which takes 6h 6m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 9h 17m.

Where does the Blackburn to Ipswich bus arrive?

Blackburn to Ipswich bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.

Where does the Blackburn to Ipswich train arrive?

Blackburn to Ipswich train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Blackburn to Ipswich?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackburn to Ipswich is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Blackburn to Ipswich.

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

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Blackburn to Ipswich - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Leeds
best
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Ipswichtrain
6h 6m
£89–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Golders Green Stationbus 540
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinemabus 717
9h 17m
£56–134
Drive 227.5 mi
1. Drive from Blackburn to Ipswichcar 227.5 mi
4h 34m
£56–80
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Boltontrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
5h 49m
£113–360
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Elytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Ely to Ipswichtrain Peterborough - Ipswich / ...
7h 34m
£120–195
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Ipswichtrain
7h 30m
£72–233
Fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane MAN - NWI
2. Take the train from Norwich to Ipswichtrain
7h 29m
£120–513
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
6h 25m
£150–345

Blackburn to Ipswich by train

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Distance: 238.9 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Blackburn, England and Ipswich, England?

You can take a train from Blackburn to Ipswich via Leeds and Peterborough in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cardinal Park Cinema via Golders Green Station and Coach Station in around 9h 17m.

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