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How to get fromSheffield to Ipswichby train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Sheffield to Ipswich by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Ipswichtrain train Peterborough - Ipswich / ...
    4h 9m
    £62–112

  2. Drive  164.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sheffield to Ipswichcar car 164.3 mi
    3h 20m
    £41–59

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    5h 47m
    £117–359

  4. Train via Ely

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Elytrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    2. Take the train from Ely to Ipswichtrain train Peterborough - Ipswich / ...
    4h 35m
    £79–118

  5. Train via Leicester

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Cambridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from Cambridge to Ipswichtrain train
    5h 34m
    £96–152

Sheffield to Ipswich by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Sheffield to Ipswich via Doncaster and Peterborough in around 4h 9m.

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