What is the cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Ipswich?

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Ipswich is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnsley to Ipswich?

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Ipswich is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Barnsley Interchange/A1 and arriving at Cardinal Park Cinema via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Ipswich via Meadowhall, Doncaster and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Ipswich?

The distance between Barnsley and Ipswich is 189 miles. The road distance is 175 miles.

How do I travel from Barnsley to Ipswich without a car?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Ipswich without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £65 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Barnsley to Ipswich?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Barnsley to Ipswich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Ipswich bus from?

Barnsley to Ipswich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Ipswich train from?

Barnsley to Ipswich train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.

Train or bus from Barnsley to Ipswich?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Ipswich is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 43m.

Where does the Barnsley to Ipswich bus arrive?

Barnsley to Ipswich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Barnsley to Ipswich train arrive?

Barnsley to Ipswich train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Ipswich?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Ipswich is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Barnsley to Ipswich.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnsley to Ipswich?

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Barnsley to Ipswich - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Barnsley to Ipswich by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Ipswichtrain Peterborough - Ipswich / ...
4h 35m
£65–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoriabus Ukx010 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardinal Park Cinemabus 816
8h 43m
£34–56
Drive 174 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Ipswichcar 174 mi
3h 24m
£44–63
Train via Ely
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Elytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Ely to Ipswichtrain Peterborough - Ipswich / ...
6h 4m
£84–129

Barnsley to Ipswich by train

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Distance: 187.6 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Ipswich, England?

You can take a train from Barnsley to Ipswich via Meadowhall, Doncaster, and Peterborough in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barnsley Interchange/A1 to Cardinal Park Cinema via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and London Victoria in around 8h 43m.

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