What is the cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Old Trafford?

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Old Trafford is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 8h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ipswich to Old Trafford?

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Old Trafford is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Old Trafford?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Old Trafford. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Warwick Road via Coach Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Old Trafford?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Old Trafford. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Exchange Quay via Moorgate station, London Euston and Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Old Trafford?

The distance between Ipswich and Old Trafford is 259 miles. The road distance is 208.1 miles.

How do I travel from Ipswich to Old Trafford without a car?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Old Trafford without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 24m and costs £100 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Ipswich to Old Trafford?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Ipswich to Old Trafford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Old Trafford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Old Trafford train from?

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

Train or bus from Ipswich to Old Trafford?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Old Trafford is to train via London which takes 4h 24m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 8h 43m.

Where does the Ipswich to Old Trafford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ipswich to Old Trafford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ipswich to Old Trafford?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Old Trafford is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Ipswich to Old Trafford.

Where can I stay near Old Trafford?

There are 3643+ hotels available in Old Trafford.

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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 Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 24m
£101–182
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 Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
8h 43m
£41–83
Drive 206.9 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Old Traffordcar 206.9 mi
4h 10m
£51–73
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 55m
£106–344
Train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Elytrain Ipswich - Peterborough / ...
2. Take the train from Ely to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street
6h 16m
£112–177
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
7h 13m
£133–227
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
7h 6m
£60–213
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
7h 16m
£113–496
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
5h 41m
£144–328
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 Oxford Roadtrain
7h 35m
£73–188

Ipswich to Old Trafford by train, foot, subway, and tram

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4h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 257.1 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Ipswich, England and Old Trafford, England?

You can take a train from Ipswich to Old Trafford via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, and Exchange Quay in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Old Trafford via Coach Station, Finchley Road Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly Gardens, and Warwick Road in around 8h 43m.

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