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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Rotherham is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 7h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Rotherham is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at College Road/Bridge Street via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Meadowhall Interchange/C1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Rotherham Central via Peterborough and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Rotherham?

The distance between Ipswich and Rotherham is 174 miles. The road distance is 163.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Rotherham without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Ipswich to Rotherham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Rotherham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Rotherham train from?

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

Train or bus from Ipswich to Rotherham?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Rotherham is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Ipswich to Rotherham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ipswich to Rotherham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ipswich to Rotherham?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Rotherham is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Ipswich to Rotherham.

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

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

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

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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 39m
£64–117
Bus
cheapest
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 Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
7h 23m
£36–72
Drive 162.7 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Rotherhamcar 162.7 mi
3h 16m
£41–60
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 17m
£80–121

Ipswich to Rotherham by train

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Distance: 172.9 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Rotherham Central via Peterborough and Doncaster in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to College Road/Bridge Street via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Meadowhall Interchange/C1 in around 7h 23m.

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