What is the cheapest way to get from Margate to Ipswich?

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Ipswich is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Margate to Ipswich?

The fastest way to get from Margate to Ipswich is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Marine Terrace and arriving at Cardinal Park Cinema via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Southwark St /Blackfriars Road and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Ipswich via Stratford International DLR Station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Margate to Ipswich?

The distance between Margate and Ipswich is 151 miles. The road distance is 124.1 miles.

How do I travel from Margate to Ipswich without a car?

The best way to get from Margate to Ipswich without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £75 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Margate to Ipswich?

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Margate to Ipswich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Ipswich bus from?

Margate to Ipswich bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.

Where do I catch the Margate to Ipswich train from?

Margate to Ipswich train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.

Train or bus from Margate to Ipswich?

The best way to get from Margate to Ipswich is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Margate to Ipswich bus arrive?

Margate to Ipswich bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.

Where does the Margate to Ipswich train arrive?

Margate to Ipswich train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.

Can I drive from Margate to Ipswich?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Ipswich is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Margate to Ipswich.

How do I get a train ticket from Margate to Ipswich?

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Margate to Ipswich - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 46m
£75–149
Drive 123.3 mi
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1. Drive from Margate to Ipswichcar 123.3 mi
2h 10m
£31–44
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the bus from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U to Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stopbus Uk007
5h 16m
£52–100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 022
2. Take the bus from Southwark St /Blackfriars Road to Coach Stationbus A8
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinemabus 717
7h 9m
£33–83

Margate to Ipswich by train

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Distance: 150 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Margate, England and Ipswich, England?

You can take a train from Margate to Ipswich via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Cardinal Park Cinema via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Stamford Street, Southwark St /Blackfriars Road, and Coach Station in around 7h 9m.

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