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How to get fromIpswich to Somersetby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ipswich to Somerset 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 Tauntontrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    4h 21m
    £97–189

  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 Verriersbus bus 502
    7h 41m
    £45–112

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Verriersbus bus Sf1
    5h 32m

  4. Drive 215.3 mi

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Somersetcar car 215.3 mi
    4h 36m
    £53–76

  5. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NWI - BRS
    3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus
    7h 56m
    £116–368

  6. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane STN - BRS
    3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus
    7h 16m
    £64–185

Ipswich to Somerset by train and bus

Calendar177Weekly Services
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Shovel Lane via Stratford, London Paddington, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, and Castle Way in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Verriers via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 41m.

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