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How to get fromIpswich to Bridgendby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Ipswich to Bridgend by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bridgendtrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    4h 12m
    £107–191

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus bus 717 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus bus 201 / ...
    7h 45m
    £38–66

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Newport Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bridgendtrain train
    7h 15m
    £74–136

  4. Drive  241.6 mi

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Bridgendcar car 241.6 mi
    4h 32m
    £60–87

  5. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane NWI - CWL
    7h 1m
    £153–544

  6. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NWI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain train
    8h 2m
    £131–368

  7. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane STN - CWL
    8h 18m
    £73–257

Ipswich to Bridgend by train

Calendar147Weekly Trains
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Ipswich, England and Bridgend, Wales?

You can take a train from Ipswich to Bridgend via Stratford and London Paddington in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Sarn Odeon via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 45m.

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