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

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There are 6 ways to get from Sheffield to Ipswich by train, bus, 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 3m
    £64–129

  2. Drive 164.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sheffield to Ipswichcar car 164.3 mi
    3h 20m
    £40–58

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Golders Green Stationbus bus 564 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus bus A6
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinemabus bus 717
    7h 45m
    £45–110

  4. 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 41m
    £118–374

  5. 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 34m
    £87–136

  6. 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 37m
    £111–174

Sheffield to Ipswich by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Cardinal Park Cinema via Golders Green Station and Coach Station in around 7h 45m.

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