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How to get fromIpswich to Chesterby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ipswich to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain train London Euston - Chester / ...
    4h 24m
    £76–283

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus 777
    3. Take the bus from Coventry to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus
    9h 15m
    £48–86

  3. Drive 221.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Chestercar car 221.9 mi
    3h 50m
    £54–79

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    6h 2m
    £95–341

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Cambridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chestertrain train
    7h 40m
    £51–240

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Elytrain train
    2. Take the train from Ely to Warrington Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus X30
    8h 4m
    £76–118

Ipswich to Chester by train, foot, and subway

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Chester via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Chester Bus Interchange via Coach Station and Coventry in around 9h 15m.

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