What is the cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Liverpool?

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Liverpool is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 9h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ipswich to Liverpool?

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Liverpool is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Coach Station and London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Liverpool?

The distance between Ipswich and Liverpool is 265 miles. The road distance is 236.7 miles.

How do I travel from Ipswich to Liverpool without a car?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Liverpool without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 35m and costs £95 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Ipswich to Liverpool?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Ipswich to Liverpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Liverpool bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Liverpool train from?

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

Train or bus from Ipswich to Liverpool?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Liverpool is to train via London which takes 4h 35m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Ipswich to Liverpool bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ipswich to Liverpool train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ipswich to Liverpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Liverpool is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Ipswich to Liverpool.

How do I get a train ticket from Ipswich to Liverpool?

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Ipswich to Liverpool - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and 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 Liverpool Lime Streettrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 35m
£99–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
9h 6m
£41–64
Drive 235.4 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Liverpoolcar 235.4 mi
4h 18m
£60–86
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
6h 34m
£71–224
Train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Elytrain Ipswich - Peterborough / ...
2. Take the train from Ely to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street
6h 39m
£109–167
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 Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
7h 22m
£111–198
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
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 train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 1m
£115–357
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
7h 48m
£82–286

Ipswich to Liverpool by train, foot, and subway

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4h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 263.8 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Liverpool Lime Street via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Coach Station, Finchley Road Station, and London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) in around 9h 6m.

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