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Compare bus, train, and flight for Ipswich to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €49, and a flight costs an average of €60.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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€91 Average price | €67 Average price Cheapest | €155 Average price |
4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration 8h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Ipswich to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Ipswich to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Ipswich to Manchester
Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ipswich to Manchester.
There are 3 travel options to Manchester from Ipswich. You can take a bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Manchester is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $53 (€48) compared to other travel options to Manchester:
A flight is $9 (€8) less than a bus for this trip with tickets for a bus from Ipswich to Manchester costing on average $62 (€56).
A flight is $17 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ipswich to Manchester costing on average $70 (€64).
The fastest way from Ipswich to Manchester is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 5 min.
There are alternative travel options to Manchester that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 9 h 40 min of travel time.
Taking a train requires on average 3 h 46 min of travel time.
Manchester is approximately 172 miles (277 km) away from Ipswich.
The average frequency per day from Ipswich to Manchester is:
- Around 7 buses per day.
- 9 flights per day.
- 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Ipswich and Manchester as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ipswich to Manchester:
The following travel companies offer services from Ipswich to Manchester:
- National Express can get you to Manchester by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with National Express from Ipswich to Manchester for $62 (€56) on Omio.
- British Airways can get you to Manchester by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with British Airways from Ipswich to Manchester for $53 (€48) on Omio.
- Avanti West Coast, Abellio Greater Anglia, CrossCountry or East Midlands Trains can take you to Manchester by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Avanti West Coast from Ipswich to Manchester for $70 (€64).
Yes, there are direct services available from Ipswich to Manchester with the following travel companies:
- 6 direct flights per day with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Manchester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Manchester from Ipswich.
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