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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Barnsley is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Barnsley is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Barnsley?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Barnsley. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Barnsley via Peterborough, Doncaster and Meadowhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Barnsley?

The distance between Ipswich and Barnsley is 189 miles. The road distance is 175.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Barnsley without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Ipswich to Barnsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Barnsley train from?

Ipswich to Barnsley train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.

Where does the Ipswich to Barnsley train arrive?

Ipswich to Barnsley train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Ipswich to Barnsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Barnsley is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Ipswich to Barnsley.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnsley?

There are 1575+ hotels available in Barnsley.

Ipswich to Barnsley - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Ipswich to Barnsley by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain Ipswich - Peterborough / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Doncastertrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
3h 50m
£69–131
Drive 174.4 mi
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1. Drive from Ipswich to Barnsleycar 174.4 mi
3h 29m
£43–63
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
6h 12m
£123–365
Train via Ely
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Elytrain Ipswich - Peterborough / ...
2. Take the train from Ely to Sheffieldtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
5h 26m
£84–127
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane NWI - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain
7h 53m
£135–379

Ipswich to Barnsley by train

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Distance: 187.6 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Barnsley via Peterborough, Doncaster, and Meadowhall in around 3h 50m.

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