What is the cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Birmingham New Street Station?

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Birmingham New Street Station is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ipswich to Birmingham New Street Station?

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Birmingham New Street Station is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Birmingham New Street Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Birmingham New Street Station station. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Birmingham New Street Station?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Birmingham New Street Station. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Birmingham New Street Station?

The distance between Ipswich and Birmingham New Street Station is 185 miles. The road distance is 152.4 miles.

How do I travel from Ipswich to Birmingham New Street Station without a car?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Birmingham New Street Station without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 58m and costs £70 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Ipswich to Birmingham New Street Station?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Ipswich to Birmingham New Street Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Birmingham New Street Station bus from?

Ipswich to Birmingham New Street Station bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Birmingham New Street Station train from?

Ipswich to Birmingham New Street Station train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.

Train or bus from Ipswich to Birmingham New Street Station?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Birmingham New Street Station is to train via London which takes 2h 58m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Ipswich to Birmingham New Street Station bus arrive?

Ipswich to Birmingham New Street Station bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Ipswich to Birmingham New Street Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ipswich to Birmingham New Street Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Birmingham New Street Station is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Ipswich to Birmingham New Street Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Ipswich to Birmingham New Street Station?

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Ipswich to Birmingham New Street Station - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Ipswich to Birmingham New Street Station by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2h 58m
£70–164
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
6h 39m
£37–93
Drive 151.5 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Birmingham New Street Stationcar 151.5 mi
2h 31m
£37–53
Train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Cambridgetrain Ipswich - Cambridge / ...
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
4h 51m
£97–158

Ipswich to Birmingham New Street Station by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 183.9 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Ipswich, England and Birmingham New Street Station, England?

You can take a train from Ipswich to Birmingham New Street Station via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Birmingham New Street Station via Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 39m.

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