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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Nottingham is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 5h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Nottingham is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Nottingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Nottingham station. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station via Coach Station and Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Nottingham?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Nottingham via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Nottingham?

The distance between Ipswich and Nottingham is 133 miles. The road distance is 142.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Nottingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £60 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Ipswich to Nottingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Nottingham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Nottingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Ipswich to Nottingham?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Nottingham is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £60 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Ipswich to Nottingham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ipswich to Nottingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ipswich to Nottingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Nottingham is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Ipswich to Nottingham.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain Ipswich - Peterborough / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Nottinghamtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 37m
£62–94
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
3. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
5h 58m
£26–46
Drive 141.6 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Nottinghamcar 141.6 mi
2h 29m
£35–51
Train via Cambridge
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Cambridgetrain
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Nottinghamtrain
4h 47m
£78–124

Ipswich to Nottingham by train

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3h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 132.6 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Nottingham via Peterborough in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station via Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station in around 5h 58m.

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