How to get to Preston from Ipswich

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Northern Rail (3)
Abellio Greater Anglia
National Express
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1,000+ more
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Travel Information from Ipswich to Preston

Distance199 miles
Available travel modesTrain or coach
Ticket price range£68 - £77
Cheapest modeCoach • £68 • 12 h 10 min
Fastest modeTrain • £77 • 3 h 58 min
Popular travel companiesAvanti West Coast

Travel 199 miles by train or coach from Ipswich to Preston. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Avanti West Coast among others. Travellers can even take a direct train from Ipswich to Preston.

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FAQs: Ipswich to Preston

Travel to Preston 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 Preston.

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There are 2 travel options from Ipswich to Preston: train or coach.

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Preston is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £68 compared to other travel options to Preston:

A coach is £9 less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Ipswich to Preston costing on average £77.

The quickest way to travel from Ipswich to Preston is by train, which takes on average 3 h 58 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a coach requires on average 12 h 10 min of travel time.

The Ipswich to Preston distance is approximately 199 miles.

The average frequency per day from Ipswich to Preston is:

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

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Ipswich and Preston as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.

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

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Ipswich to Preston:

    • You can travel by train between Ipswich and Preston with Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3) or Abellio Greater Anglia, and you can find Avanti West Coast Ipswich to Preston tickets for £77 on Omio.

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

    • You can take a direct train with.

    Direct services to Preston 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.

    Omio customers who travel from Ipswich to Preston often also extend their holiday to go to London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester or Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Preston and these popular destinations at a great price.

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