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

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There are 4 ways to get from Ipswich to Southampton 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 Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
    2h 58m
    £64–112
  2. Drive  150.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ipswich to Southamptoncar car 150.5 mi
    3h 16m
    £38–55
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Southampton Central Stationbus bus Uk061 / ...
    5h 5m
    £44–68
  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane NWI - SOU
    9h 44m
    £175–524

Ipswich to Southampton by train and subway

Calendar205Weekly Services
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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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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