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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Northampton is to bus which costs £23 - £55 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Northampton is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Northampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Coach Park via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Northampton?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Northampton via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Northampton?

The distance between Ipswich and Northampton is 138 miles. The road distance is 108 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Northampton without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Ipswich to Northampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Northampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Northampton train from?

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

Train or bus from Ipswich to Northampton?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Northampton is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £55 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Ipswich to Northampton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ipswich to Northampton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ipswich to Northampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Northampton is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Ipswich to Northampton.

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

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Ipswich to Northampton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ipswich to Northampton by train, bus, or car

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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 Northamptontrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2h 53m
£57–117
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 Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Coach Parkbus
5h 20m
£23–54
Drive 107.4 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Northamptoncar 107.4 mi
1h 51m
£27–38
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Cambridgetrain
2. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 905
3. Take the bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Abington Parkbus X47 / ...
6h 14m
£37–63

Ipswich to Northampton by train and bus

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2h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 137.1 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Northampton via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, Euston Station, and London Euston in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Park via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 5h 20m.

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