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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Leicester is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Leicester via Liverpool Street station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Leicester?

The distance between Ipswich and Leicester is 170 miles. The road distance is 123.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Leicester without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 29m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Ipswich to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Leicester bus from?

Ipswich to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Ipswich to Leicester?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Leicester is to train via London which takes 2h 29m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Ipswich to Leicester bus arrive?

Ipswich to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Ipswich to Leicester train arrive?

Ipswich to Leicester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Ipswich to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Leicester is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Ipswich to Leicester.

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

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2h 29m
£75–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
4h 55m
£23–39
Drive 122.5 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Leicestercar 122.5 mi
2h 10m
£31–44
Train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Cambridgetrain Ipswich - Cambridge / ...
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Leicestertrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
3h 54m
£66–106

Ipswich to Leicester by train and subway

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2h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 169 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Leicester via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to St Margaret's Bus Station via Coach Station in around 4h 55m.

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