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How to get fromIpswich to Barnsleyby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ipswich to Barnsley by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain train Ipswich - Peterborough / ...
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Doncastertrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
    3h 50m
    £68–126

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus bus 717 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus A6
    3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus
    7h 40m
    £36–74

  3. Drive  174.4 mi

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Barnsleycar car 174.4 mi
    3h 29m
    £44–63

  4. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane NWI - LBA
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Barnsleytrain train
    7h 47m
    £135–379

  5. Train via Ely

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Elytrain train Ipswich - Peterborough / ...
    2. Take the train from Ely to Sheffieldtrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    5h 27m
    £84–127

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    6h 12m
    £122–375

Ipswich to Barnsley by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Sheffield Road/West Way via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Meadowhall Interchange/C4 in around 7h 40m.

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