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How to get fromIpswich to Whitbyby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    6h 50m
    £72–118

  2. Drive  219.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ipswich to Whitbycar car 219.3 mi
    4h 50m
    £55–79

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain train
    8h 30m
    £122–389

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Darlingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain train
    6h 59m
    £105–165

  5. Train, bus via Sheffield

    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 Yorktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    9h 28m
    £98–156

  6. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane plane NWI - MME
    3. Take the train from Allens West to Whitbytrain train
    8h 41m
    £189–1,018

Ipswich to Whitby by train and bus

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Ipswich, England and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a train from Ipswich to Whitby via Peterborough and Darlington in around 6h 59m.

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