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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ipswich to Christchurch 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 Waterloo to Christchurchtrain train London Waterloo - Poole / ...
    3h 51m
    £79–185

  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 Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    6h 52m
    £37–96

  3. Drive 172.7 mi

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Christchurchcar car 172.7 mi
    3h 41m
    £43–61

  4. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane LCY - SOU
    7h 15m
    £115–508

  5. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane STN - SOU
    7h 34m
    £77–265

Ipswich to Christchurch by train and subway

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Ipswich, England and Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, England?

You can take a train from Ipswich to Christchurch via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Christchurch via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bournemouth Station, and Bournemouth in around 6h 52m.

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