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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Altrincham is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Altrincham is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Altrincham?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Altrincham Interchange via Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Altrincham?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Altrincham via Moorgate station, London Euston and Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Altrincham?

The distance between Ipswich and Altrincham is 258 miles. The road distance is 208.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Altrincham without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £95 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Ipswich to Altrincham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Altrincham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Altrincham train from?

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

Train or bus from Ipswich to Altrincham?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Altrincham is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 36m.

Where does the Ipswich to Altrincham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ipswich to Altrincham train arrive?

Ipswich to Altrincham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Ipswich to Altrincham?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Altrincham is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Ipswich to Altrincham.

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

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There are 10 ways to get from Ipswich to Altrincham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Stockporttrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 36m
£97–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 541 / ...
9h 36m
£44–76
Drive 207.5 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Altrinchamcar 207.5 mi
4h 8m
£52–75
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 47m
£105–305
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain Ipswich - Peterborough / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
6h 24m
£102–155
Train, line 11 bus
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Cambridgetrain
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stockporttrain
4. Take the bus from Stockport Interchange to Altrincham Interchangebus 11 / ...
8h 17m
£119–183
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NWI - MAN
6h 37m
£116–442
Train to London City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
6h 27m
£235–373
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
6h 53m
£62–175
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 47m
£72–180

Ipswich to Altrincham by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 257 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Altrincham via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Stockport in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Altrincham Interchange via Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Manchester Airport The Station in around 9h 36m.

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