There are 3 ways to get from Ipswich to Cambridge by train, bus, or car
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Ipswich to Cambridge by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Cambridge is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Cambridge is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Parkside via Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ipswich and arriving at Cambridge. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 22m.
The distance between Ipswich and Cambridge is 56 miles. The road distance is 55.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ipswich to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs £26 - £50.
The train from Ipswich to Cambridge takes 1h 22m including transfers and departs hourly.
Ipswich to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.
Ipswich to Cambridge train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
The best way to get from Ipswich to Cambridge is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs £26 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £40 and takes 2h 57m.
What companies run services between Ipswich, England and Cambridge, England?
Greater Anglia operates a train from Ipswich to Cambridge hourly. Tickets cost £26–50 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Parkside via Coach Station in around 2h 57m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from Ipswich to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Ipswich to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Ipswich to Cambridge train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Cambridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Cambridge is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Ipswich to Cambridge.
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