Here’s some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Ipswich more easily: If you’re looking to fly to Ipswich, the closest major airport is in London (STN-Stansted), located 39.6 mi (63.8 km) from the city centre. If you’d like to explore more of the area, take a train from Ipswich Station, Ipswich (IPW-Ipswich Train Station) or Derby Road Station.