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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Preston is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Preston is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £80 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Bus Station via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Preston. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Preston via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Preston?

The distance between Ipswich and Preston is 281 miles. The road distance is 240 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £80 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Ipswich to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Preston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Ipswich to Preston?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Preston is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 4m.

Where does the Ipswich to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ipswich to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ipswich to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Preston is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Ipswich to Preston.

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

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Ipswich to Preston - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and 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 Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 53m
£80–173
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 Bus Stationbus
10h 4m
£39–63
Drive 238.6 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Prestoncar 238.6 mi
4h 40m
£60–86
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 17m
£115–328
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain
6h 1m
£94–155
Train via Peterborough #2
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
6h 53m
£108–169
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NWI - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
7h 7m
£126–465
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
7h 23m
£71–198
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 Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
7h 35m
£72–180

Ipswich to Preston by train, foot, and subway

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3h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 279.2 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Preston via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Bus Station via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 10h 4m.

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