What is the cheapest way to get from Ipswich to St Helens?

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to St Helens is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ipswich to St Helens?

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to St Helens is to train via London which takes 4h 8m and costs £100 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and St Helens?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at World of Glass via Coach Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and St Helens?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at St Helens Central via Moorgate station, London Euston and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Ipswich to St Helens?

The distance between Ipswich and St Helens is 274 miles. The road distance is 228.2 miles.

How do I travel from Ipswich to St Helens without a car?

The best way to get from Ipswich to St Helens without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 8m and costs £100 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Ipswich to St Helens?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Ipswich to St Helens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to St Helens bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ipswich to St Helens train from?

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

Train or bus from Ipswich to St Helens?

The best way to get from Ipswich to St Helens is to train via London which takes 4h 8m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 4m.

Where does the Ipswich to St Helens bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ipswich to St Helens train arrive?

Ipswich to St Helens train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Ipswich to St Helens?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to St Helens is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Ipswich to St Helens.

How do I get a train ticket from Ipswich to St Helens?

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There are 10 ways to get from Ipswich to St Helens by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 8m
£101–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Warrington Interchangebus
9h 4m
£38–62
Drive 226.8 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to St Helenscar 226.8 mi
4h 9m
£57–83
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lea Greentrain
5h 35m
£113–351
Train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Elytrain Ipswich - Peterborough / ...
2. Take the train from Ely to Warrington Centraltrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street
6h 52m
£105–160
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Cambridgetrain
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
8h 12m
£111–197
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NWI - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lea Greentrain
6h 58m
£124–609
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
6h 58m
£64–223
Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
6h 11m
£343–650
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lea Greentrain
7h 26m
£74–272

Ipswich to St Helens by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 272.8 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Ipswich, England and St Helens, England?

You can take a train from Ipswich to St Helens Central via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Wigan North Western in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to World of Glass via Coach Station, Finchley Road Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F in around 9h 4m.

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