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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Chester is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Chester. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Coach Station and Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Chester. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Chester via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Chester?

The distance between Ipswich and Chester is 251 miles. The road distance is 223.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Ipswich to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Chester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Chester train from?

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

Train or bus from Ipswich to Chester?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Chester is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Ipswich to Chester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ipswich to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ipswich to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Chester is 223 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Ipswich to Chester.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Ipswich to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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Ipswich to Chester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Ipswich to Chester by train, bus, car, or 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 Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 24m
£95–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from Coventry to Chester Bus Interchangebus
9h 15m
£44–100
Drive 221.9 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Chestercar 221.9 mi
3h 50m
£54–78
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 Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h
£122–366
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Cambridgetrain
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chestertrain
7h 44m
£127–218
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Elytrain
2. Take the train from Ely to Warrington Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
8h 2m
£115–187
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NWI - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 50m
£134–471
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
7h 24m
£70–178

Ipswich to Chester by train, foot, and subway

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4h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 249.4 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Chester via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Chester Bus Interchange via Coach Station and Coventry in around 9h 15m.

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