Find Ipswich
Ipswich has excellent road and rail links and is easily accessible from all around England. Nearby international air and ferry ports provide direct links from northwest Europe and beyond.
Getting to Ipswich
By Car
The major trunk roads leading to Ipswich are the A12 from London and the South, and the A14 from the Midlands and the North.
By Rail
Trains from London Liverpool Street reach Ipswich in just over an hour. The main East Coast line (serving the North of England and Scotland) regularly connects with an Ipswich service at Peterborough.
By Coach
National Express operates a daily service to Ipswich from London Victoria, Manchester, Sheffield and Nottingham. Information on tours to Ipswich can be obtained from your local operator or travel agent.
By Sea
Stena Line operate a twice daily service to Harwich (only 32 miles from Ipswich) from the Hook of Holland. Regular services to Harwich, from Esbjerg are operated by DFDS Seaways.
By Air
London Stansted is only 50 miles from Ipswich. Coachlink offer an hourly service to Colchester Railway Station with frequent rail connections to Ipswich. National Express Coaches offer travel from Stansted to Ipswich via connections from Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Norwich Airport is easily reached from Ipswich. Norwich is approximately an hour away by car and has regular train connections.
By Bicycle
Peaceful lanes and gentle undulating countryside make Ipswich and district perfect terrain for cycling. Cycle routes along many Ipswich roads make reaching the town centre easy. The Ipswich Cycle Route Map is available from Ipswich Tourist Information Centre.