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There are 6 ways to get from Ipswich to Wakefield by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain train Ipswich - Peterborough / ...
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Wakefield Westgatetrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
    3h 25m
    £69–121

  2. Drive 180.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ipswich to Wakefieldcar car 180.2 mi
    3h 35m
    £44–64

  3. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane NWI - LBA
    7h 14m
    £120–436

  4. Train via Ely

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Elytrain train
    2. Take the train from Ely to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    5h 50m
    £94–159

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    5h 57m
    £118–363

  6. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane STN - LBA
    7h 37m
    £77–168

Ipswich to Wakefield by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Ipswich, England and Wakefield, England?

You can take a train from Ipswich to Wakefield Westgate via Peterborough in around 3h 25m.

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