There are 6 ways to get from Ipswich to Burnley by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
5h 23m£86–138Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
- Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
9h 30m£38–62Drive 216.1 mi
- Drive from Ipswich to Burnleycar 216.1 mi
4h 36m£54–78Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
6h 25m£115–346Train, bus
- Take the train from Ipswich to Elytrain
- Take the train from Ely to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus X43
7h 19m£104–154Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
- Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain
- Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane NWI - LBA
- Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
8h 33m£128–448
Ipswich to Burnley by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Burnley is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Burnley is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Mechanics Institute via Coach Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Peterborough and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Ipswich and Burnley is 229 miles. The road distance is 217.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ipswich to Burnley without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £85 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Ipswich to Burnley, including transfers.
Ipswich to Burnley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.
Ipswich to Burnley train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
The best way to get from Ipswich to Burnley is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between Ipswich, England and Burnley, England?
You can take a train from Ipswich to Burnley Manchester Road via Peterborough and Leeds in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Mechanics Institute via Coach Station, Finchley Road Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 9h 30m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Ipswich to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Ipswich to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Ipswich to Norwich
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- 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
- £7–13
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Ipswich to Burnley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Ipswich to Burnley train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Peterborough station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Burnley is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Ipswich to Burnley.
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