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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Ipswich is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Ipswich is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at Cardinal Park Cinema via St Margaret's Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Ipswich?

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

How far is it from Sheffield to Ipswich?

The distance between Sheffield and Ipswich is 180 miles. The road distance is 165.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Ipswich without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £60 - £130.

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

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

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Ipswich bus from?

Sheffield to Ipswich bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Ipswich train from?

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

Train or bus from Sheffield to Ipswich?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Ipswich is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Sheffield to Ipswich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sheffield to Ipswich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sheffield to Ipswich?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Ipswich is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Sheffield to Ipswich.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Sheffield to Ipswich?

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Sheffield to Ipswich - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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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 4m
£63–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 240 / ...
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
7h 45m
£40–99
Drive 164.3 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Ipswichcar 164.3 mi
3h 20m
£40–58
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
5h 42m
£119–373
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 / ...
4h 35m
£86–136
Train via Leicester
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Cambridgetrain
3. Take the train from Cambridge to Ipswichtrain
5h 31m
£109–174
Train, fly to Norwich International Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane MAN - NWI
3. Take the train from Norwich to Ipswichtrain
6h 48m
£132–474

Sheffield to Ipswich by train

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Distance: 178.6 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Cardinal Park Cinema via St Margaret's Bus Station and Coach Station in around 7h 45m.

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