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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Ipswich is to bus which costs £29 - £85 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Ipswich is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Cardinal Park Cinema via St Margaret's Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Ipswich via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Ipswich?

The distance between Nottingham and Ipswich is 133 miles. The road distance is 141.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Ipswich without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Nottingham to Ipswich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Ipswich bus from?

Nottingham to Ipswich bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Ipswich train from?

Nottingham to Ipswich train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Ipswich?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Ipswich is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £85 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Nottingham to Ipswich bus arrive?

Nottingham to Ipswich bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Nottingham to Ipswich train arrive?

Nottingham to Ipswich train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Ely station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Ipswich?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Ipswich is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Nottingham to Ipswich.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Elytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Ely to Ipswichtrain Peterborough - Ipswich / ...
3h 36m
£67–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinemabus 717
6h 20m
£30–81
Drive 141 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Ipswichcar 141 mi
2h 28m
£35–50
Train via Leicester
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Cambridgetrain
3. Take the train from Cambridge to Ipswichtrain
4h 59m
£90–146

Nottingham to Ipswich by train

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Distance: 132.6 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Ipswich via Ely in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Cardinal Park Cinema via St Margaret's Bus Station and Coach Station in around 6h 20m.

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