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There are 6 ways to get from Ipswich to Plymouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    5h 12m
    £137–259

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    10h 36m
    £60–148

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Ukn49
    8h 26m
    £72–137

  4. Drive 286.1 mi

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Plymouthcar car 286.1 mi
    5h 36m
    £70–100

  5. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane NWI - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    11h 52m
    £178–472

  6. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane STN - NQY
    3. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 45m
    £88–282

Ipswich to Plymouth by train

Calendar139Weekly Trains
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Plymouth via Stratford and London Paddington in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Plymouth Coach Station via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 36m.

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