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

The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Ipswich is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 24m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Rotherham and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Westgate/Unity Place and arriving at Cardinal Park Cinema via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Rotherham and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at Ipswich via Doncaster and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Rotherham to Ipswich?

The distance between Rotherham and Ipswich is 174 miles. The road distance is 163.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotherham to Ipswich without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Rotherham to Ipswich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Ipswich bus from?

Rotherham to Ipswich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Ipswich train from?

Rotherham to Ipswich train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.

Train or bus from Rotherham to Ipswich?

The best way to get from Rotherham to Ipswich is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 24m.

Where does the Rotherham to Ipswich bus arrive?

Rotherham to Ipswich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Rotherham to Ipswich train arrive?

Rotherham to Ipswich train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Rotherham to Ipswich?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Ipswich is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Rotherham to Ipswich.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Ipswichtrain Peterborough - Ipswich / ...
4h 13m
£61–108
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoriabus Ukx010 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardinal Park Cinemabus 816
8h 24m
£38–57
Drive 162.2 mi
1. Drive from Rotherham to Ipswichcar 162.2 mi
3h 16m
£41–59
Train via Ely
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Elytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Ely to Ipswichtrain Peterborough - Ipswich / ...
5h 50m
£81–123

Rotherham to Ipswich by train

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Distance: 172.9 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Ipswich via Doncaster and Peterborough in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Cardinal Park Cinema via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and London Victoria in around 8h 24m.

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