There are 4 ways to get from Ipswich to Solihull by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the train from London Marylebone to Solihulltrain London Marylebone - Birmingham Moor Street / ...
3h 47m£42–158Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ipswich to Cambridgetrain Ipswich - Cambridge / ...
- Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
5h 37m£31–122Bus
- Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717
- Take the bus from Coach Station to B'ham Airport Bus Terminalbus 777
6h 31m£45–93Drive 147.4 mi
- Drive from Ipswich to Solihullcar 147.4 mi
2h 26m£36–51
Ipswich to Solihull by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Solihull is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Solihull is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Solihull. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Solihull Town Centre via Coach Station and B'ham Airport Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Solihull. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Solihull via Liverpool Street station and London Marylebone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Ipswich and Solihull is 178 miles. The road distance is 148.2 miles.
The best way to get from Ipswich to Solihull without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 47m and costs £40 - £160.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Ipswich to Solihull, including transfers.
Ipswich to Solihull bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.
Ipswich to Solihull train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
The best way to get from Ipswich to Solihull is to train via London which takes 3h 47m and costs £40 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Ipswich, England and Solihull, England?
You can take a train from Ipswich to Solihull via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Baker Street station, and London Marylebone in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Solihull Town Centre via Coach Station and B'ham Airport Bus Terminal in around 6h 31m.
Train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–100
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Ipswich to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–30
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 5165
- Website
- chilternrailways.co.uk
Train from London Marylebone to Solihull
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–55
- Website
- https://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/
Train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to B'ham Airport Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Ipswich to Solihull bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Ipswich to Solihull train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Solihull is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Ipswich to Solihull.
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