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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Ipswich is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Ipswich is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £70 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Cardinal Park Cinema via Pool Meadow Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Ipswich via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Chester to Ipswich?

The distance between Chester and Ipswich is 251 miles. The road distance is 222.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Ipswich without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £70 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Chester to Ipswich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Ipswich bus from?

Chester to Ipswich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Ipswich train from?

Chester to Ipswich train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Ipswich?

The best way to get from Chester to Ipswich is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £70 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Chester to Ipswich bus arrive?

Chester to Ipswich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coventry station.

Where does the Chester to Ipswich train arrive?

Chester to Ipswich train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Chester to Ipswich?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Ipswich is 223 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Chester to Ipswich.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Chester to Ipswich?

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Chester to Ipswich - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Ipswich by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 39m
£73–309
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coventrybus
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinemabus 717
8h 50m
£44–87
Drive 221.5 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Ipswichcar 221.5 mi
3h 50m
£54–78
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
5h 37m
£92–328
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridgetrain
3. Take the train from Cambridge to Ipswichtrain
7h 26m
£47–172
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus X30
2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Elytrain
3. Take the train from Ely to Ipswichtrain
8h 23m
£80–119
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane MAN - NWI
3. Take the train from Norwich to Ipswichtrain
7h 19m
£82–608
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
7h 21m
£64–146

Chester to Ipswich by train, subway, and foot

82Weekly Services

3h 39mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 249.4 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Ipswich via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Cardinal Park Cinema via Pool Meadow Bus Station and Coach Station in around 8h 50m.

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