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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Southampton Port is to bus which costs £30 - £90 and takes 6h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Southampton Port is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £70 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Southampton Port?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Southampton Port. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Regents Park Road via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and ASDA & Marlands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Southampton Port?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Southampton Port. 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 Port?

The distance between Ipswich and Southampton Port is 154 miles. The road distance is 151.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Southampton Port without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £70 - £170.

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

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

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Southampton Port bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Southampton Port train from?

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

Train or bus from Ipswich to Southampton Port?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Southampton Port is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Ipswich to Southampton Port bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ipswich to Southampton Port train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ipswich to Southampton Port?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Southampton Port is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Ipswich to Southampton Port.

Where can I stay near Southampton Port?

There are 2045+ hotels available in Southampton Port.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Ipswich to Southampton Port by train, bus, or 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 58m
£70–164
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 16m
£34–85
Drive 150.8 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Southampton Portcar 150.8 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 18m
£88–163

Ipswich to Southampton Port by train, subway, and bus

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2h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 153.5 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Regents Park Road via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Southampton Central, and Central Station in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Regents Park Road via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and ASDA & Marlands in around 6h 16m.

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