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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Salford is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Salford is to train via London which takes 3h 49m and costs £100 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Salford?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Salford. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Coach Station and London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Salford?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Salford. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Salford?

The distance between Ipswich and Salford is 255 miles. The road distance is 208.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Salford without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 49m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Ipswich to Salford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Salford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Salford train from?

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

Train or bus from Ipswich to Salford?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Salford is to train via London which takes 3h 49m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Ipswich to Salford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ipswich to Salford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ipswich to Salford?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Salford is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Ipswich to Salford.

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

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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
3h 49m
£100–180
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 5m
£40–81
Drive 207.4 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Salfordcar 207.4 mi
4h 11m
£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 39m
£106–341
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 12m
£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
6h 38m
£132–224
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
6h 51m
£60–210
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
£112–493
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 25m
£143–331
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 5m
£72–186

Ipswich to Salford by train, foot, and subway

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3h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 254 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Coach Station, Finchley Road Station, and London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) in around 8h 5m.

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