There are 7 ways to get from Poole to Ipswich by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 51m£82–176Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinemabus 717
7h£38–97Bus, train
- Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Green Line Coach Stationbus Uk061
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
6h 28m£44–82Drive 179.6 mi
- Drive from Poole to Ipswichcar 179.6 mi
3h 48m£44–63Train, fly to Norwich International Airport
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane SOU - NWI
- Take the train from Norwich to Ipswichtrain
7h 55m£170–430Train, fly to London City Airport
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to London City Airport (LCY)plane SOU - LCY
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
7h 26m£118–522Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane SOU - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
7h 20m£104–364
Poole to Ipswich by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Ipswich is to bus which costs £35 - £100 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Ipswich is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Cardinal Park Cinema via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Ipswich via Waterloo station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Poole and Ipswich is 187 miles. The road distance is 180.6 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Ipswich without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £80 - £180.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Poole to Ipswich, including transfers.
Poole to Ipswich bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Ipswich train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Ipswich is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 7h.
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinema via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 7h.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £110–480
Flights from Southampton Airport to London City Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Friday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- £350–1,000
Flights from Southampton Airport to London City Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £110–490
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–100
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Green Line Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Poole to Ipswich bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Poole to Ipswich train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Ipswich is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Poole to Ipswich.
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