There are 3 ways to get from Dorset to Ipswich by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 35m£94–172Drive 192.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dorset to Ipswichcar 192.6 mi
3h 57m£48–70Train via Kings Statue
- Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
5h 38m£87–163
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Ipswich is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Ipswich is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Ipswich via Waterloo station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Dorset and Ipswich is 209 miles. The road distance is 193.8 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Ipswich without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £90 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Dorset to Ipswich, including transfers.
Dorset to Ipswich train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Moreton (Dorset) station.
Dorset to Ipswich train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Ipswich is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Dorset to Ipswich.
There are 904+ hotels available in Ipswich.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Ipswich, England?
You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Ipswich via Moreton (Dorset), London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–100
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
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