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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Ipswich is to bus which costs £29 - £65 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Ipswich is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Queens Lane and arriving at Cardinal Park Cinema via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Ipswich via London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Oxford to Ipswich?

The distance between Oxford and Ipswich is 137 miles. The road distance is 130.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Ipswich without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Oxford to Ipswich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Ipswich bus from?

Oxford to Ipswich bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Queens Lane station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Ipswich train from?

Oxford to Ipswich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Ipswich?

The best way to get from Oxford to Ipswich is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £65 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Oxford to Ipswich bus arrive?

Oxford to Ipswich bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Oxford to Ipswich train arrive?

Oxford to Ipswich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Ipswich?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Ipswich is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Oxford to Ipswich.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain Oxford - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 39m
£64–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinemabus 717
5h 56m
£29–61
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Green Line Coach Stationbus Tube
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 56m
£36–77
Drive 130.1 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Ipswichcar 130.1 mi
2h 27m
£32–46

Oxford to Ipswich by train

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Distance: 135.8 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Ipswich via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Lane to Cardinal Park Cinema via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 5h 56m.

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