There are 3 ways to get from Ipswich to East Sussex by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the train from London Victoria to Polegatetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
4h 5m£69–140Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus A9
- Take the bus from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to High Streetbus 500
7h 46m£26–54Drive 109.9 mi
- Drive from Ipswich to East Sussexcar 109.9 mi
2h 7m£27–39
Ipswich to East Sussex by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to East Sussex is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Ipswich to East Sussex is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to East Sussex. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at The Brewers Arms via Coach Station, London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U, Gatwick South Terminal and Tesco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to East Sussex. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Polegate via Liverpool Street station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Ipswich and East Sussex is 142 miles. The road distance is 110.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ipswich to East Sussex without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £65 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Ipswich to East Sussex, including transfers.
Ipswich to East Sussex bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.
Ipswich to East Sussex train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
The best way to get from Ipswich to East Sussex is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £55 and takes 7h 46m.
What companies run services between Ipswich, England and East Sussex, England?
You can take a train from Ipswich to The Truggery via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Victoria station, London Victoria, Polegate, and Railway Station in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to The Brewers Arms via Coach Station, Stratford City Bus Station, London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, Gatwick South Terminal, High Street, and Tesco in around 7h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from London Victoria to Polegate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- National Express
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- Flibco
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U to Gatwick Airport South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrobus
Bus from Gatwick South Terminal to High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Metrobus
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More Questions & Answers
Ipswich to East Sussex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Ipswich to East Sussex train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to East Sussex is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Ipswich to East Sussex.
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