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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    3h 57m
    £108–191

  2. Drive  242.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Exeter to Ipswichcar car 242.8 mi
    4h 50m
    £62–89

  3. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EXT - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    8h 31m
    £264–606

  4. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    5h 1m
    £97–184

  5. Fly to Norwich International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane EXT - NWI
    2. Take the train from Norwich to Ipswichtrain train
    6h 54m
    £145–694

Exeter to Ipswich by train

Calendar169Weekly Trains
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Ipswich via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 57m.

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