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How to get fromIreland to Ipswichby plane, train, ferry, car ferry, or car

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There are 12 ways to get from Ireland to Ipswich by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane ORK - STN
    2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Ipswichtrain train
    5h 40m
    £50–220

  2. Fly Dublin Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane DUB - STN
    2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Ipswichtrain train
    5h 57m
    £46–205

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain train
    11h 7m
    £141–270

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Ipswichcar car
    11h 17m
    £84–383

  5. Fly Shannon Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane SNN - STN
    2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Ipswichtrain train
    6h 13m
    £51–249

  6. Fly Dublin Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane DUB - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    5h 44m
    £121–370

  7. Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORK - LHR
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    5h 59m
    £114–357

  8. Fly Dublin Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DUB - LHR
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    6h 21m
    £94–292

  9. Fly Dublin Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane DUB - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain train
    6h 11m
    £78–261

  10. Fly Dublin Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain train
    6h 48m
    £85–256

  11. Ferry, train via Manchester

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Elytrain train
    4. Take the train from Ely to Ipswichtrain train
    15h 36m
    £177–382

  12. Ferry, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridgetrain train
    5. Take the train from Cambridge to Ipswichtrain train
    15h 46m
    £186–332

Ireland to Ipswich by tram, foot, ferry, train, and subway

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration11h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 436.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Ireland and Ipswich, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Ipswich. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), walk to London Stansted Airport (STN), take the bus to Bus Station, walk to Chelmsford, then take the train to Ipswich. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Spencer Dock to Ipswich via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 11h 7m.

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