There are 3 ways to get from Ipswich to Spilsby by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
5h 31m£80–134Drive 111.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ipswich to Spilsbycar 111.9 mi
2h 21m£28–41Train, bus
- Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Sleafordtrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchange Shelterbus B4
6h 9m£67–106
Ipswich to Spilsby by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Spilsby is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Spilsby is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Spilsby. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Skegness via Peterborough and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Ipswich and Spilsby is 181 miles. The road distance is 112.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ipswich to Spilsby without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £80 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Ipswich to Spilsby, including transfers.
Ipswich to Spilsby train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Spilsby train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Peterborough station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Spilsby is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Ipswich to Spilsby.
There are 2232+ hotels available in Spilsby.
What companies run services between Ipswich, England and Spilsby, England?
You can take a train from Ipswich to Eresby Avenue via Peterborough, Grantham, Skegness, and Bus Station in around 5h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Ipswich to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Ipswich to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- 01205 364087
- Website
- Brylaine Travel
Bus from Bus Station to Interchange Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Brylaine Travel
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