What is the cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £100 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Manchester Piccadilly Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly Station station. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Coach Station and Golders Green Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Manchester Piccadilly Station?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly Station. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The distance between Ipswich and Manchester Piccadilly Station is 255 miles. The road distance is 205.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £100 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly Station is 206 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

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

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Train
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
3h 49m
£100–179
Drive 204.7 mi
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1. Drive from Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly Stationcar 204.7 mi
4h 5m
£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 Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
8h 10m
£52–126
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 13m
£105–339
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain Ipswich - Peterborough / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
5h 47m
£109–181
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
6h 38m
£132–224
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 25m
£59–189
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 37m
£116–491
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
4h 59m
£141–313
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 Piccadillytrain
7h 15m
£72–186

Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly Station by train

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Distance: 254 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Ipswich, England and Manchester Piccadilly Station, England?

You can take a train from Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Manchester Piccadilly Station via Coach Station, Golders Green Station, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 10m.

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