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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Nelson is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Nelson is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Beech Tree Close via Coach Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Nelson?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Skipton via Peterborough and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Nelson?

The distance between Ipswich and Nelson is 233 miles. The road distance is 221.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Nelson without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Ipswich to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Nelson bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Nelson train from?

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

Train or bus from Ipswich to Nelson?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Nelson is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 2m.

Where does the Ipswich to Nelson bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ipswich to Nelson train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ipswich to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Nelson is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Ipswich to Nelson.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
5h 39m
£83–145
Drive 220.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ipswich to Nelsoncar 220.1 mi
4h 28m
£54–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
10h 2m
Train, fly
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 Bolton to Blackburntrain
4. Take the train from Blackburn to Nelsontrain
6h 56m
£119–368
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Elytrain
2. Take the train from Ely to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
8h 9m

Ipswich to Nelson by train and bus

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Distance: 231.2 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Ipswich, England and Nelson, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Ipswich to The Zone via Peterborough, Leeds, Skipton, and Outside Rail Station in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Beech Tree Close via Coach Station, Finchley Road Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 10h 2m.

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