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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Ipswich is to bus which costs £80 - £130 and takes 20h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Ipswich is to bus and fly and train which takes 5h 32m and costs £160 - £390.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Cardinal Park Cinema via Union Square Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Ipswich via Edinburgh Waverley and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

How far is it from Elgin to Ipswich?

The distance between Elgin and Ipswich is 456 miles. The road distance is 534 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Ipswich without a car is to train which takes 11h 3m and costs £210 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Elgin to Ipswich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Ipswich bus from?

Elgin to Ipswich bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Ipswich train from?

Elgin to Ipswich train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.

Train or bus from Elgin to Ipswich?

The best way to get from Elgin to Ipswich is to train which takes 11h 3m and costs £210 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £130 and takes 20h 29m.

Where does the Elgin to Ipswich bus arrive?

Elgin to Ipswich bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Aberdeen Union Street station.

Where does the Elgin to Ipswich train arrive?

Elgin to Ipswich train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Ipswich?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Ipswich is 534 miles. It takes approximately 10h 18m to drive from Elgin to Ipswich.

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

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Elgin to Ipswich - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Elgin to Ipswich by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Norwich International Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane ABZ - NWI
3. Take the train from Norwich to Ipswichtrain
5h 32m
£163–383
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardinal Park Cinemabus 816
20h 29m
£83–126
Train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Ipswichtrain
11h 3m
£214–341
Drive 530.9 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Ipswichcar 530.9 mi
10h 18m
£132–191
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain
5h 33m
£97–229
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane INV - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
5h 44m
£96–266
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ABZ - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
6h 40m
£121–397
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
6h 4m
£111–396
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane ABZ - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain
6h 23m
£87–330
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverkeithingtrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
9h 8m
£121–277
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Elytrain
4. Take the train from Ely to Ipswichtrain
15h 24m
£258–393

Elgin to Ipswich by train

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Distance: 453.7 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Ipswich, England?

You can take a train from Elgin to Ipswich via Edinburgh Waverley and Peterborough in around 11h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin station to Cardinal Park Cinema via Aberdeen Union Street, Union Square Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 20h 29m.

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