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How to get fromIpswich to Halifaxby train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Ipswich to Halifax by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Leeds

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain train Ipswich - Peterborough / ...
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
    4h 20m
    £79–120

  2. Drive  197.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ipswich to Halifaxcar car 197.4 mi
    3h 58m
    £49–71

  3. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane NWI - LBA
    7h 32m
    £126–365

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain train Ipswich - Peterborough / ...
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Halifaxtrain train London Kings Cross - Bradford Interchange
    4h 42m
    £69–109

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Halifaxtrain train
    6h 6m
    £116–348

  6. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane STN - LBA
    7h 28m
    £78–166

  7. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane STN - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Halifaxtrain train
    7h 38m
    £79–197

Ipswich to Halifax by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Halifax via Peterborough and Leeds in around 4h 20m.

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