There are 5 ways to get from Ipswich to Arras by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, car train, train (TGV), or car ferry
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
4h 35m€125–224Drive, car ferry
cheapest- Drive from Ipswich to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Arrascar
4h 51m€75–142Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus A9
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the bus from Lille to Arrasbus 781
7h 10m€100–191Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Ipswich to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Arrascar
3h 50m€187–210Train
- Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
4h 44m€79–184
Ipswich to Arras by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Arras is to drive and car ferry which costs €70 - €150 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Arras is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 50m and costs €180 - €210.
No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Arras. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Arras via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Ipswich and Arras is 438 km.
The best way to get from Ipswich to Arras without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 35m and costs €120 - €230.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Ipswich to Arras, including transfers.
Ipswich to Arras train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Arras is 1h ahead of Ipswich. It is currently 5:37 PM in Ipswich and 6:37 PM in Arras.
Ipswich to Arras train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.
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What companies run services between Ipswich, England and Arras, France?
You can take a train from Ipswich to Arras via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–27
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–17
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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