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How to get fromPoole to Ipswichby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Poole to Ipswich by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    3h 51m
    £82–175

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Green Line Coach Stationbus bus Uk061
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    6h 31m
    £44–82

  3. Drive 179.6 mi

    1. Drive from Poole to Ipswichcar car 179.6 mi
    3h 48m
    £45–64

  4. Train, fly to London City Airport

    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane SOU - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    7h 28m
    £123–532

  5. Train, fly to Norwich International Airport

    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane SOU - NWI
    3. Take the train from Norwich to Ipswichtrain train
    8h 8m
    £169–430

  6. Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane SOU - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    7h 18m
    £104–373

Poole to Ipswich by train and subway

Calendar220Weekly Services
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Ipswich via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 51m.

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