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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Ipswich is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Ipswich is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £120 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Cardinal Park Cinema via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Ipswich via London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Swansea to Ipswich?

The distance between Swansea and Ipswich is 264 miles. The road distance is 263.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Ipswich without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £120 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Swansea to Ipswich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Ipswich bus from?

Swansea to Ipswich bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Ipswich train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Ipswich?

The best way to get from Swansea to Ipswich is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Swansea to Ipswich bus arrive?

Swansea to Ipswich bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Swansea to Ipswich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Ipswich?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Ipswich is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Swansea to Ipswich.

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

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Swansea to Ipswich - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Swansea to Ipswich by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 37m
£122–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
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
8h 35m
£54–129
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
7h 20m
£69–133
Drive 262.2 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Ipswichcar 262.2 mi
4h 50m
£64–93
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Norwich International Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane BRS - NWI
4. Take the train from Norwich to Ipswichtrain
9h 27m
£143–674
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane CWL - NWI
3. Take the train from Norwich to Ipswichtrain
9h 11m
£209–980
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CWL - STN
3. Take the train from Chelmsford to Ipswichtrain
9h 21m
£96–270

Swansea to Ipswich by train

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Distance: 262.6 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Ipswich, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Ipswich via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Cardinal Park Cinema via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 8h 35m.

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