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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Southampton is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 19m.

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 58m and costs £60 - £120.

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 58m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Southampton?

The distance between Ipswich and Southampton is 153 miles. The road distance is 152 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 58m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Ipswich to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Southampton train from?

Ipswich to Southampton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich 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 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Ipswich to Southampton.

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

Book your Ipswich to Southampton train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 1962+ hotels available in Southampton.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Ipswich to Southampton by train, car, or plane

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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 58m
£64–112
Drive 151.1 mi
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1. Drive from Ipswich to Southamptoncar 151.1 mi
3h 19m
£38–54
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NWI - SOU
6h 48m
£155–394
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 8m
£83–140

Ipswich to Southampton by train and subway

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2h 58mAverage Duration

£64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 152 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

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 58m.

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