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How to get fromIpswich to Wakefieldby train, car, or plane

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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 24m
    £69–110

  2. Drive  180.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ipswich to Wakefieldcar car 180.2 mi
    3h 34m
    £45–65

  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
    6h 57m
    £129–439

  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 51m
    £87–134

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane LCY - LBA
    6h 42m
    £268–520

  6. 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
    £117–328

Ipswich to Wakefield by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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 24m.

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