What is the cheapest way to get from Ipswich (Station) to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich (Station) to Manchester is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 8h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ipswich (Station) to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Ipswich (Station) to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £100 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich (Station) and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich (Station) to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich (Station) and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich (Station) to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Ipswich (Station) to Manchester?

The distance between Ipswich (Station) and Manchester is 255 miles. The road distance is 206.8 miles.

How do I travel from Ipswich (Station) to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Ipswich (Station) to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £100 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Ipswich (Station) to Manchester?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Ipswich (Station) to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich (Station) to Manchester bus from?

Ipswich (Station) to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.

Where do I catch the Ipswich (Station) to Manchester train from?

Ipswich (Station) to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.

Train or bus from Ipswich (Station) to Manchester?

The best way to get from Ipswich (Station) to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Ipswich (Station) to Manchester bus arrive?

Ipswich (Station) to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Ipswich (Station) to Manchester train arrive?

Ipswich (Station) to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Ipswich (Station) to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich (Station) to Manchester is 207 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Ipswich (Station) to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Ipswich (Station) to Manchester?

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There are 10 ways to get from Ipswich (Station) to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 49m
£100–179
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 Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchangebus
8h 9m
£39–81
Drive 205.6 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich (Station) to Manchestercar 205.6 mi
4h 7m
£50–73
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 13m
£104–340
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain Ipswich - Peterborough / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
5h 47m
£104–171
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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 38m
£132–224
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
6h 25m
£58–209
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NWI - MAN
6h 34m
£111–492
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 59m
£142–324
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 15m
£71–186

Ipswich (Station) to Manchester by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 254 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Ipswich (Station), England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Ipswich to Manchester Piccadilly via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ipswich (Station) to Shudehill Interchange via Cardinal Park Cinema, Coach Station, and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 8h 9m.

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