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Compare train and bus for Ipswich to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 164 miles (265 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$56 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Ipswich to Leeds:
A train is $12 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ipswich to Leeds costing on average $68 (€54).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 52m.
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How to get from Ipswich to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ipswich to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:30 PM9h35Ipswich11:05 PMLeeds$621One-way0 transfers
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1:30 PM9h35Ipswich11:05 PMLeeds$621One-way0 transfers
Fastest
1:30 PM9h35Ipswich11:05 PMLeeds$621One-way0 transfers
Other options
7:45 AM10h35Ipswich6:20 PMLeeds$891One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Leeds:
A train is $12 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ipswich to Leeds costing on average $68 (€54).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 52m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ipswich and Leeds as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ipswich station (IPS) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway to go to Leeds by train.
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