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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Southampton is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Southampton is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £65 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Coach Station via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Southampton Central via Stratford station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Southampton?

The distance between Ipswich and Southampton is 153 miles. The road distance is 151.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £65 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Ipswich to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Southampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Southampton train from?

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

Train or bus from Ipswich to Southampton?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Southampton is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Ipswich to Southampton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ipswich to Southampton train arrive?

Ipswich to Southampton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Ipswich to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Southampton is 151 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Ipswich to Southampton.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 49m
£69–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032
6h 3m
£31–77
Drive 150.5 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Southamptoncar 150.5 mi
3h 16m
£37–53
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
4h 9m
£86–160

Ipswich to Southampton by train and subway

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2h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 151.9 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Southampton Central via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Station via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 3m.

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