What is the cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Ipswich?

The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Ipswich is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Ipswich?

The fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Ipswich is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Ellesmere Port and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellesmere Port to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange and arriving at Cardinal Park Cinema via Chester Bus Interchange, Pool Meadow Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Ellesmere Port and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port and arriving at Ipswich via Hooton, Chester, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Ellesmere Port to Ipswich?

The distance between Ellesmere Port and Ipswich is 263 miles. The road distance is 228.3 miles.

How do I travel from Ellesmere Port to Ipswich without a car?

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Ipswich without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £95 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Ellesmere Port to Ipswich?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Ellesmere Port to Ipswich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ellesmere Port to Ipswich bus from?

Ellesmere Port to Ipswich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Ellesmere Port to Ipswich train from?

Ellesmere Port to Ipswich train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Ellesmere Port to Ipswich?

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Ipswich is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 27m.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Ipswich bus arrive?

Ellesmere Port to Ipswich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coventry station.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Ipswich train arrive?

Ellesmere Port to Ipswich train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Ellesmere Port to Ipswich?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellesmere Port to Ipswich is 228 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Ellesmere Port to Ipswich.

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Ellesmere Port to Ipswich - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Ellesmere Port to Ipswich by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
5h 10m
£99–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coventrybus
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinemabus 717 / ...
10h 27m
£39–67
Drive 227 mi
1. Drive from Ellesmere Port to Ipswichcar 227 mi
3h 54m
£57–82
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Frodsham to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
6h 47m
£117–350
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Peterboroughtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Ipswichtrain Peterborough - Ipswich / ...
8h 17m
£118–190
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridgetrain
4. Take the train from Cambridge to Ipswichtrain
9h 8m
£114–196
Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain
7h 27m
£113–267
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Frodsham to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane MAN - NWI
3. Take the train from Norwich to Ipswichtrain
7h 54m
£134–446
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
7h 58m
£68–182

Ellesmere Port to Ipswich by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 261.1 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Ellesmere Port, England and Ipswich, England?

You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Ipswich via Hooton, Chester, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Cardinal Park Cinema via Chester Bus Interchange, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 10h 27m.

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