How to get to Chester from Ipswich

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Travel Information to Chester from Ipswich

Distance186 miles
Available travel modesCoach or train
Ticket price range£69 - £78
Cheapest modeCoach • £69 • 10 h 10 min
Fastest modeTrain • £78 • 3 h 55 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or Avanti West Coast

Travel 186 miles by coach or train from Ipswich to Chester. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are National Express or Avanti West Coast among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Ipswich to Chester.

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from Ipswich to Chester

How to get to Chester from Ipswich by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Ipswich to Chester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Avanti West Coast
04:414h01
Ipswich
08:42Chester
£861One-way
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Cheapest

Avanti West Coast
04:414h01
Ipswich
08:42Chester
£861One-way
0 changes

Fastest

Avanti West Coast
04:414h01
Ipswich
08:42Chester
£861One-way
0 changes

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FAQs: Ipswich to Chester

Travel to Chester 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 Chester.

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You can get to Chester from Ipswich 2 different ways: coach or train.

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Chester is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £69 compared to other travel options to Chester:

A coach is £10 less than a train with an average ticket price of £78 from Ipswich to Chester.

The fastest way from Ipswich to Chester is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 55 min.

There are alternative travel options to Chester that take longer:

Taking a coach requires on average 10 h 10 min of travel time.

The distance between Ipswich and Chester is around 186 miles.

The average frequency per day from Ipswich to Chester is:

  • Around 2 coaches per day.
  • 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Chester from Ipswich as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Ipswich to Chester:

    The following travel companies offer services from Ipswich to Chester:

    • National Express can get you to Chester by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with National Express from Ipswich to Chester for £69 on Omio.
    • Avanti West Coast can take you to Chester by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Avanti West Coast from Ipswich to Chester for £78.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Ipswich to Chester with the following travel companies:

    • You can take a direct coach with.
    • You can take a direct train with.

    Direct services to Chester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

    Looking to extend your trip from Ipswich to Chester? Many Omio customers who go from Ipswich to Chester usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like London, Manchester, Liverpool, Edinburgh or Birmingham. If you're looking to explore London, Manchester, Liverpool, Edinburgh or Birmingham from Chester, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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