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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Rayleigh is to bus which costs £6 - £10 and takes 2h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Rayleigh is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Rayleigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stop and arriving at Eastwood Road via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Rayleigh?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Rayleigh via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Rayleigh?

The distance between Ipswich and Rayleigh is 62 miles. The road distance is 51.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Rayleigh without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £29 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Ipswich to Rayleigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Rayleigh bus from?

Ipswich to Rayleigh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Rayleigh train from?

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

Train or bus from Ipswich to Rayleigh?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Rayleigh is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £29 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £10 and takes 2h 23m.

Where does the Ipswich to Rayleigh bus arrive?

Ipswich to Rayleigh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 station.

Where does the Ipswich to Rayleigh train arrive?

Ipswich to Rayleigh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Shenfield station.

Can I drive from Ipswich to Rayleigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Rayleigh is 51 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Ipswich to Rayleigh.

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

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Where can I stay near Rayleigh?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Shenfieldtrain Ipswich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Shenfield to Rayleightrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria / ...
1h 28m
£29–54
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stop to Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1bus Uk007
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Eastwood Roadbus 3 / ...
2h 23m
£6–10
Drive 50.8 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Rayleighcar 50.8 mi
54 min
£13–18
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain Ipswich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Eastwood Roadbus 3 / ...
1h 30m
£21–37

Ipswich to Rayleigh by train

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Distance: 61.1 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Rayleigh via Shenfield in around 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stop to Eastwood Road via Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 and Bus Station in around 2h 23m.

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