There are 2 ways to get from Ipswich to Dorset by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Dorset is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Dorset is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Stratford station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Ipswich and Dorset is 209 miles. The road distance is 194.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ipswich to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £95 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Ipswich to Dorset, including transfers.
Ipswich to Dorset train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Dorset train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Dorset is 195 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Ipswich to Dorset.
There are 2447+ hotels available in Dorset.
What companies run services between Ipswich, England and Dorset, England?
You can take a train from Ipswich to Dorset via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 4h 41m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Greater Anglia
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