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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Ipswich is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 1h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Ipswich is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Cardinal Park Cinema via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Southwark St /Blackfriars Road and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Ipswich via Stratford International DLR Station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Ipswich?

The distance between Canterbury and Ipswich is 130 miles. The road distance is 109.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Ipswich without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Canterbury to Ipswich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Ipswich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Ipswich train from?

Canterbury to Ipswich train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to Ipswich?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Ipswich is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £80 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Canterbury to Ipswich bus arrive?

Canterbury to Ipswich bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.

Where does the Canterbury to Ipswich train arrive?

Canterbury to Ipswich train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Ipswich?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Ipswich is 109 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Canterbury to Ipswich.

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

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Canterbury to Ipswich - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Canterbury to Ipswich by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 12m
£64–127
Drive 108.7 mi
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1. Drive from Canterbury to Ipswichcar 108.7 mi
1h 54m
£27–39
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the bus from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U to Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stopbus Uk007
4h 42m
£41–78
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from Southwark St /Blackfriars Road to Coach Stationbus A8
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinemabus 717
6h 14m
£30–76

Canterbury to Ipswich by train, foot, and bus

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4h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 129.3 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Ipswich via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cardinal Park Cinema via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Stamford Street, Southwark St /Blackfriars Road, and Coach Station in around 6h 14m.

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