There are 4 ways to get from Cheltenham to Ipswich by train, 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.
Train via London
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 41m£87–153Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Royal Well to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 444 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardinal Park Cinemabus 816
7h 10m£27–53Drive 163.7 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Ipswichcar 163.7 mi
3h 11m£41–59Train
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Cambridgetrain Bristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport / ...
- Take the train from Cambridge to Ipswichtrain Cambridge - Ipswich / ...
5h 42m£106–162
Cheltenham to Ipswich by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Ipswich is to bus which costs £27 - £55 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Ipswich is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Royal Well and arriving at Cardinal Park Cinema via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Ipswich via London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Ipswich is 194 miles. The road distance is 164.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Ipswich without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 41m and costs £85 - £160.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Cheltenham to Ipswich, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Ipswich bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well station.
Cheltenham to Ipswich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Ipswich is to train via London which takes 3h 41m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £55 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Ipswich, England?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Ipswich via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well to Cardinal Park Cinema via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 7h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Stratford (London) to Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Cambridge to Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Royal Well to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Cardinal Park Cinema
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Royal Well to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Cheltenham to Ipswich bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Cheltenham to Ipswich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Ipswich is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Cheltenham to Ipswich.
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