There are 4 ways to get from Ipswich to Kennebunkport by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ipswich to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from Boston to Wellstrain Downeaster
3h 59m$60–101Drive 60.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ipswich to Kennebunkportcar 60.3 mi
1h 16m$11–16Train, bus
- Take the train from Ipswich to Chelseatrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the bus from Boston to Wells Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0265s
4h 7m$45–73Line 11 bus, train
- Take the bus from Newburyport MBTA Station to Washington Squarebus 11
- Take the train from Haverhill Amtrak to Wellstrain Downeaster
4h 8m$48–79
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Kennebunkport is to drive which costs $11 - $16 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Kennebunkport is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $11 - $16.
No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Kennebunkport. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Wells via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Ipswich and Kennebunkport is 121 miles. The road distance is 60.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ipswich to Kennebunkport without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Ipswich to Kennebunkport, including transfers.
Ipswich to Kennebunkport train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Kennebunkport train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Kennebunkport is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Ipswich to Kennebunkport.
There are 542+ hotels available in Kennebunkport.
What companies run services between Ipswich, MA, USA and Kennebunkport, ME, USA?
You can take a train from Ipswich to Kennebunkport via North Station, Boston, and Wells in around 3h 59m.
Train from Ipswich to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Train from Ipswich to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Wells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Haverhill Amtrak to Wells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Wells Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 978-469-6878
- [email protected]
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
Bus from Newburyport MBTA Station to Washington Square
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
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