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Cities Near Ipswich

Cities near Ipswich, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Colchester, Clacton-on-Sea, Braintree. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Ipswich, UK is Colchester, about 16 mi (26 km) away — roughly 31 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Colchester16 mi / 26 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Clacton-on-Sea19 mi / 30 km36 minDrive/railDay trip
Braintree29 mi / 46 km55 minDrive/railDay trip
Chelmsford37 mi / 59 km1 hr 6 minDrive/railDay trip
Lowestoft38 mi / 62 km1 hr 9 minDrive/railDay trip
Norwich40 mi / 64 km1 hr 11 minDrive/railDay trip
Southend-on-Sea41 mi / 65 km1 hr 13 minDrive/railDay trip
Great Yarmouth45 mi / 72 km1 hr 21 minDrive/railDay trip
Cambridge45 mi / 73 km1 hr 21 minDrive/railDay trip
Basildon45 mi / 73 km1 hr 21 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Ipswich

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Colchester, Clacton-on-Sea, Braintree, Chelmsford, Lowestoft. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Ipswich include Colchester, Clacton-on-Sea, Braintree, Chelmsford, Lowestoft. The closest is Colchester, about 16 miles (26 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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