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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Exeter is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Exeter is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £85 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Stratford and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Exeter?

The distance between Ipswich and Exeter is 247 miles. The road distance is 244.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £85 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Ipswich to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Exeter bus from?

Ipswich to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Exeter train from?

Ipswich to Exeter train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.

Train or bus from Ipswich to Exeter?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Exeter is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £85 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Ipswich to Exeter bus arrive?

Ipswich to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Ipswich to Exeter train arrive?

Ipswich to Exeter train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Ipswich to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Exeter is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Ipswich to Exeter.

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

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Ipswich to Exeter - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Totnes / ...
4h 1m
£88–215
Train via London
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
5h 28m
£46–161
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
8h 30m
£63–120
Drive 243.2 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Exetercar 243.2 mi
4h 53m
£59–85
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
6h 24m
£169–481
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Exeter (EXT)plane NWI - EXT
10h 38m
£273–787

Ipswich to Exeter by train

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Distance: 245.3 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Exeter St Davids via Stratford and London Paddington in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Bampfylde Street via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 30m.

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