Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Ipswich travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ipswich

With a population of 143,767, Ipswich is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ipswich to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Ipswich

If you’re looking for affordable options, Kings Head - Hadleigh (90 High Street) and Plough Ipswich (2 Dogs Head Street) are great picks.

When to visit Ipswich

Ipswich in December
Estimated hotel price
£69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ipswich in December
Estimated hotel price
£69
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ipswich in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 66 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Ipswich, with an average rainfall of 41 mm.

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How to Get to Ipswich

Plane

Although Ipswich doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 43 miles from Ipswich. The shortest domestic flight to Ipswich departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ipswich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ipswich to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £29 for a 1h 38m trip. Located 0.7 miles from the city centre, Ipswich is the busiest station in Ipswich. Another popular train station is Ipswich Westerfield, Suffolk, located 1.6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ipswich is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 67 miles from Ipswich. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ipswich using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Ipswich takes 120 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 145 miles. The most popular bus station is Ipswich Copdock, located 3 miles from the city centre of Ipswich. Ipswich Bus Stop is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Ipswich doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 43 miles from Ipswich. The shortest domestic flight to Ipswich departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ipswich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ipswich to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £29 for a 1h 38m trip. Located 0.7 miles from the city centre, Ipswich is the busiest station in Ipswich. Another popular train station is Ipswich Westerfield, Suffolk, located 1.6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ipswich is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 67 miles from Ipswich. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ipswich using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Ipswich takes 120 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 145 miles. The most popular bus station is Ipswich Copdock, located 3 miles from the city centre of Ipswich. Ipswich Bus Stop is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Ipswich

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Ipswich

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,649 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,605 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,112 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,056 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
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Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,103 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
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Finnair
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Singapore Airlines
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Alaska Airlines
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LOT
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Where to stay in Ipswich

Average rates range from around £68 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £91 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ipswich

Most booked hotels in Ipswich

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Haughley House
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£137+
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B&B HOTEL Ipswich
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£36+
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Novotel Ipswich Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Holiday Inn Ipswich - Orwell By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Muthu Belstead Brook Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£49+
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Best Western Ipswich Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£36+
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Hiring a car in Ipswich

Hiring a car in Ipswich costs £23 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.37 per litre in Ipswich (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.44 and £21.92. The most frequently booked car type in Ipswich is Compact (Skoda Scala or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Ipswich costs £23 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.37 per litre in Ipswich (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.44 and £21.92. The most frequently booked car type in Ipswich is Compact (Skoda Scala or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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