Rome2Rio

How to get fromIpswich to Normandyby train (Eurostar, TGV), train, ferry, bus, car, car train, car ferry, or plane

Find Transport to Normandy

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Ipswich to Normandy by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, ferry, bus, car, car train, car ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Morlaixtrain train Tgv
    8h 45m
    €319–525

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to London Victoriabus bus 816
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Morlaixbus bus
    22h 35m
    €112–177

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Roscoffferry ferry
    16h 8m
    €241–322

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Normandycar car
    8h 55m
    €271–335

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Normandycar car
    10h 17m
    €166–293

  6. Train, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane plane LGW - BES
    4. Take the train from Brest to Morlaixtrain train
    7h 31m
    €177–408

  7. Train, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane plane LGW - RNS
    4. Take the train from Rennes to Morlaixtrain train
    8h 8m
    €174–472

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Ipswich to Normandy.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,126.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Ipswich, England and Normandy, Bretagne, France?

You can take a train from Ipswich to Normandy via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Morlaix in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Normandy via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Morlaix in around 22h 35m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There