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Harwich to Ipswich · Ferry & cruise port route
Harwich to Ipswich
chauffeur.
The Harwich–Ipswich run, priced before you travel: met at the passenger terminal with a name board, your sailing tracked, and the fare from £65 fixed whatever the traffic does.
FromHarwich
ToIpswich
Journey55 min–1h 20
Fare£65
24/7Reservations & support
5.0★Average client rating
45 minFree wait on arrivals
FixedTransparent pricing
How it works
Door to door, one fixed price.
Your driver waits at the passenger terminal at Harwich with a name board and a hand for your luggage, then takes you directly to Ipswich. We drop and collect at the cruise terminal and the Hook of Holland ferry berths.
Direct, door to door
Straight to Ipswich — no changes, nothing to arrange at the far end.
One driver, both ways
Book the return and the same fixed fare brings you back to Harwich when you're done.
Met at the terminal
A name board and a hand with the luggage at Harwich — no rank, no queue, no app.
Cars & capacity
Harwich to Ipswich from £65.
Six classes, one standard of care. The price you agree at booking is the price you pay — no meter, no surge.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius · VW Passat | 4 | 2 | £65 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £85 |
| First Class | Mercedes S-Class · BMW 7 Series | 3 | 3 | £117 |
| Estate | Mercedes E-Class Estate | 4 | 4 | £75 |
| Executive MPV | Mercedes V-Class · Vito | 7 | 7 | £94 |
| Minibus | Mercedes Sprinter (up to 16) | 16 | 16 | £130 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- A driver waiting at the terminal with a name board — met in person, not messaged
- 45 minutes of complimentary wait on pickups
- We track your ship’s return — delays are absorbed automatically, at no extra cost
- All road tolls, plus the London Congestion Charge and ULEZ, included in your price
- Free child and booster seats on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
How to book
Four steps
to a waiting car.
01
Tell us your journey
Your pickup point and time, and where you are heading. Online in a minute, or one call to the office.
02
Choose your vehicle
From a saloon to an executive MPV or minibus — a fixed or fully-quoted price shown before you commit.
03
Add any extras
Child seats, extra luggage, a courtesy stop — tell us and it is arranged in advance.
04
Confirm and relax
You receive your driver's name, photo and number, plus live updates on the day.
Compare the options
Getting to & from Harwich to Ipswich.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for Harwich to Ipswich.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / coach + taxi | Varies · with changes | Cheapest | A change and a taxi at Ipswich |
| Metered taxi | 55 min–1h 20 | Metered — unpredictable | The meter decides, not you |
| Rideshare app | 55 min–1h 20 | Surge pricing | Surges when it’s busiest |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 55 min–1h 20 | Fixed from £65 | Booked ahead, tracked in, one price |
Local knowledge
Good to know about Harwich to Ipswich.
Where your driver meets you
Your chauffeur waits at the passenger terminal at Harwich with a name board and helps with the luggage before the direct run to Ipswich.
Licensed, insured, vetted
Every P5 chauffeur is fully licensed private hire, insured and vetted — name, photo and number sent before the day.
Cruise luggage
Cruise porters at the terminal; ferry luggage self-carried. Our estates and MPVs take a full cruise set to Ipswich in one car.
The run itself
Expect 55 min–1h 20 to Ipswich. Because we track the sailing, the car leaves to match when you actually arrive, not the timetable.
The Harwich–Ipswich transfer, planned around your sailing
Most of what goes wrong on a transfer goes wrong at the two ends — the meet and the price. From Harwich to Ipswich we take both off the table: your driver is at the passenger terminal with your name, the luggage is theirs to carry, and the 55 min–1h 20 run is at a figure agreed when you book, not one that drifts with the traffic.
Cruise porters at the terminal; ferry luggage self-carried. Reckon on 55 min–1h 20 for the drive, with 45 minutes of complimentary waiting so a slow disembarkation never costs you the car. Every toll, and the London charges where they apply, sits inside the fare — nothing to settle at the kerb.
Quick facts
Harwich to Ipswich at a glance.
- From
- Harwich International Port
- To
- Ipswich
- Typical journey
- 55 min–1h 20
- From
- £65
- Meet point
- Passenger terminal
- Tracking
- Sailing tracking included
- Vehicles
- Saloon to 16-seat minibus
- Region
- London & South East
How much is a transfer from Harwich to Ipswich?
From £65 for a saloon, confirmed before you book — the same fare holds in reverse, and larger vehicles are priced up front too.
Where will I meet my driver at Harwich?
At the passenger terminal with a name board. We use the cruise terminal and the Hook of Holland ferry berths. The exact point is confirmed with your booking.
What if my sailing is delayed?
We track your sailing and move the pickup automatically, at no extra charge, with 45 minutes of complimentary waiting.
Can I book the return to Harwich?
Yes — the return is the same fixed fare and often discounted; we time the Ipswich pickup to your onward sailing.
How long does the journey take?
Typically 55 min–1h 20, depending on traffic and your exact address at Ipswich.
How much luggage can you take?
A saloon takes two large cases, an estate four, and our MPVs and minibuses far more. Tell us the load and the right vehicle is sent.
“Always had great conversations with the drivers during the multiple trips I had with P5. I strongly recommend.”
London & South East
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