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How to get fromWakefield to Ipswichby train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Wakefield to Ipswich by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Peterboroughtrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Ipswichtrain train Peterborough - Ipswich / ...
    3h 44m
    £63–122

  2. Drive 179.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wakefield to Ipswichcar car 179.8 mi
    3h 34m
    £44–64

  3. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    5h 51m
    £117–367

  4. Train via Ely

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Elytrain train
    3. Take the train from Ely to Ipswichtrain train
    6h 1m
    £95–161

  5. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Norwich International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane LBA - NWI
    2. Take the train from Norwich to Ipswichtrain train
    7h 22m
    £117–437

Wakefield to Ipswich by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration3h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Ipswich via Peterborough in around 3h 44m.

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