What is the cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Greater Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Greater Manchester is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ipswich to Greater Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Greater Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Raby Street via Coach Station and Golders Green Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Greater Manchester?

The distance between Ipswich and Greater Manchester is 258 miles. The road distance is 205 miles.

How do I travel from Ipswich to Greater Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Greater Manchester without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 21m and costs £100 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Ipswich to Greater Manchester?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Ipswich to Greater Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Greater Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Greater Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Ipswich to Greater Manchester?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Greater Manchester is to train via London which takes 4h 21m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Ipswich to Greater Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ipswich to Greater Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ipswich to Greater Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Greater Manchester is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Ipswich to Greater Manchester.

Where can I stay near Greater Manchester?

There are 3655+ hotels available in Greater Manchester.

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There are 10 ways to get from Ipswich to Greater Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 21m
£102–182
Drive 203.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ipswich to Greater Manchestercar 203.8 mi
4h 9m
£50–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Raby Streetbus 540
8h 2m
£52–125
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, line 111 bus
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 bus from Oxford Road Station to Maine Roadbus
4h 38m
£107–342
Train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Elytrain Ipswich - Peterborough / ...
2. Take the train from Ely to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street
6h 11m
£112–177
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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 14m
£134–226
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
6h 49m
£61–211
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NWI - MAN
6h 59m
£113–494
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
5h 24m
£144–332
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
7h 25m
£74–188

Ipswich to Greater Manchester by train, foot, subway, and bus

311Weekly Services

4h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 256.9 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Ipswich, England and Greater Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Ipswich to Maine Road via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and Charlotte Street in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Raby Street via Coach Station and Golders Green Station in around 8h 2m.

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