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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Accrington is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Accrington is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Accrington?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Accrington. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Warner Street via Coach Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Accrington?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Accrington. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Accrington via Peterborough and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Accrington?

The distance between Ipswich and Accrington is 235 miles. The road distance is 225.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Accrington without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Ipswich to Accrington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Accrington bus from?

Ipswich to Accrington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Accrington train from?

Ipswich to Accrington train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.

Train or bus from Ipswich to Accrington?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Accrington is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Ipswich to Accrington bus arrive?

Ipswich to Accrington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Ipswich to Accrington train arrive?

Ipswich to Accrington train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Ipswich to Accrington?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Accrington is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Ipswich to Accrington.

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

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Ipswich to Accrington - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Accringtontrain
5h 33m
£88–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
9h 45m
£34–57
Drive 224.6 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Accringtoncar 224.6 mi
4h 28m
£56–81
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 15m
£120–339
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Elytrain
2. Take the train from Ely to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warner Streetbus X41
7h 35m
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NWI - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
8h 4m
£131–476
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
8h 21m
£76–209
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane NWI - LBA
3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Accringtontrain
8h 38m
£135–451

Ipswich to Accrington by train

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Distance: 233.6 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Accrington via Peterborough and Leeds in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Warner Street via Coach Station, Finchley Road Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 9h 45m.

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