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How to get fromShrewsbury to Ipswichby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Shrewsbury to Ipswich by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain train
    4h 9m
    £81–200

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus bus 777
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinemabus bus 717
    8h 45m
    £45–109

  3. Drive 192.4 mi

    1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Ipswichcar car 192.4 mi
    3h 11m
    £47–68

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from Cambridge to Ipswichtrain train
    6h 30m
    £115–195

Shrewsbury to Ipswich by train, subway, and foot

Calendar336Weekly Services
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Ipswich via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cardinal Park Cinema via Birmingham Coach Station and Coach Station in around 8h 45m.

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