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Compare coach, train and flight for Ipswich to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £117 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £117, while a train costs an average of £117.
Distance: 301 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£117 Average Price Cheapest | £60 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 1h 5m sooner (3h 24m by train vs 4h 29m by car). Tickets start at around £117 compared to roughly £60 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get to Chester from Ipswich by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ipswich to Chester is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
19:0010h20Ipswich5:20Chester£691One-way2 changes
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19:0010h20Ipswich5:20Chester£691One-way2 changes
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19:0010h20Ipswich5:20Chester£691One-way2 changes
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- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ipswich and Chester as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Norwich International Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Ipswich station (IPS) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Chester by train.
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