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

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There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Ipswich by train, bus, 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 58m
    £110–195

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinemabus bus 717 / ...
    7h 54m
    £43–69

  3. Drive  243 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Ipswichcar car 243 mi
    4h 51m
    £61–87

  4. 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
    6h 18m
    £254–506

  5. 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
    £99–187

  6. 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
    8h 3m
    £156–504

  7. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    6h 40m
    £134–289

Exeter to Ipswich by train

Calendar172Weekly Trains
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Cardinal Park Cinema via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 7h 54m.

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