There are 4 ways to get from Solihull to Ipswich by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain Birmingham Moor Street - London Marylebone / ...
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 30m£42–236Train
cheapest- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
- Take the train from Cambridge to Ipswichtrain Cambridge - Ipswich / ...
6h 15m£29–124Bus
- Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinemabus 717
7h 4m£37–78Drive 148 mi
- Drive from Solihull to Ipswichcar 148 mi
2h 27m£37–53
Solihull to Ipswich by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solihull to Ipswich is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Solihull to Ipswich is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Solihull to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Solihull Town Centre and arriving at Cardinal Park Cinema via Pool Meadow Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Solihull to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Solihull and arriving at Ipswich via Baker Street station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Solihull and Ipswich is 178 miles. The road distance is 148.8 miles.
The best way to get from Solihull to Ipswich without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 30m and costs £40 - £240.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Solihull to Ipswich, including transfers.
Solihull to Ipswich bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Solihull to Ipswich train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Solihull station.
The best way to get from Solihull to Ipswich is to train via London which takes 3h 30m and costs £40 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Solihull, England and Ipswich, England?
You can take a train from Solihull to Ipswich via London Marylebone, Baker Street station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Solihull Town Centre to Cardinal Park Cinema via Pool Meadow Bus Station and Coach Station in around 7h 4m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 5165
- Website
- chilternrailways.co.uk
Train from Solihull to London Marylebone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–160
- Website
- https://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/
Train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £21–75
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Cambridge to Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–26
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinema
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Solihull to Ipswich bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Solihull to Ipswich train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at London Marylebone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solihull to Ipswich is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Solihull to Ipswich.
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