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How to get fromIpswich to Braintreeby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Ipswich to Braintree by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Witham (Essex)train train Ipswich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Witham (Essex) to Braintreetrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree / ...
    1h 25m
    £18–32

  2. Line 717 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Railway Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Interchangebus bus X20 / ...
    1h 31m
    £7–14

  3. Drive 32.3 mi

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Braintreecar car 32.3 mi
    41 min
    £8–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ipswich to Braintreetaxi taxi 32.3 mi
    41 min
    £65–85

  5. Bus via Colchester

    1. Take the bus from Colchester station to Bus Interchangebus bus X20 / ...
    1h 42m
    £10–18

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus bus 93 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Interchangebus bus X20 / ...
    2h 29m

Ipswich to Braintree by train

Calendar120Weekly Trains
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 25m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Braintree via Witham (Essex) in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Bus Interchange via Railway Station in around 1h 31m.

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