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Compare train and bus for Derby to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $55, while a bus costs an average of $71.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$55 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Ipswich:
A train is $16 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Derby to Ipswich costing on average $71.
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 29m.
Tickets start at around $55 compared to roughly $55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-0.65. The journey takes 2h 57m versus 2h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Derby to Ipswich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Derby to Ipswich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:15 AM9h15Derby7:30 PMIpswich$681One-way0 transfers
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- 10:15 AM9h15Derby7:30 PMIpswich$681One-way0 transfers
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- 10:15 AM9h15Derby7:30 PMIpswich$681One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Ipswich:
A train is $16 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Derby to Ipswich costing on average $71.
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 29m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Ipswich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Ipswich station (IPS).
- Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema).
- Travel with East Midlands Railway to go to Ipswich by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Ipswich by bus.
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