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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Blackburn is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 10h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Blackburn is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Blackburn station. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Bus Station via Coach Station and Golders Green Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Blackburn via Moorgate station, London Euston and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Blackburn?

The distance between Ipswich and Blackburn is 293 miles. The road distance is 229.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Blackburn without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £80 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Ipswich to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Blackburn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Blackburn train from?

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

Train or bus from Ipswich to Blackburn?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Blackburn is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Ipswich to Blackburn bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ipswich to Blackburn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ipswich to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Blackburn is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Ipswich to Blackburn.

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

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Ipswich to Blackburn - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and 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 Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 40m
£83–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Bus Stationbus 540
10h 5m
£44–84
Drive 228.5 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Blackburncar 228.5 mi
4h 35m
£57–82
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 Bolton to Blackburntrain
5h 45m
£113–344
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Blackburntrain
5h 41m
£90–139
Train #2
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Elytrain Ipswich - Peterborough / ...
2. Take the train from Ely to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
7h 10m
£102–165
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
7h 12m
£124–462
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
7h 29m
£76–193
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
8h 18m
£82–205

Ipswich to Blackburn by train, foot, and subway

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4h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 291.1 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Blackburn via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Preston in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Bus Station via Coach Station and Golders Green Station in around 10h 5m.

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