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There are 10 ways to get from Ipswich to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 54m
    £98–185

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus A6
    3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 11m
    £40–82

  3. Drive 238.6 mi

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Prestoncar car 238.6 mi
    4h 40m
    £59–85

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    5h 16m
    £115–358

  5. Train via Peterborough

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain train
    6h 1m
    £96–169

  6. Train via Peterborough #2

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    6h 52m
    £114–190

  7. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane STN - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    7h 20m
    £79–194

  8. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    6h 2m
    £150–353

  9. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane STN - LPL
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    7h 36m
    £79–215

  10. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane STN - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train
    7h 13m
    £103–271

Ipswich to Preston by train, foot, and subway

Calendar217Weekly Services
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Bus Station via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 10h 11m.

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