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Compare train and bus for Ipswich to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 56m. 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 bus costs an average of €37, and a train costs an average of €32.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€53 Average price Cheapest | €100 Average price |
6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Ipswich to Leicester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Leicester:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ipswich to Leicester costing on average $46 (€37).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ipswich and Leicester 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 Leicester station (LEI).
- Buses mostly depart from Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Leicester by bus.
- Travel with Abellio Greater Anglia, CrossCountry to go to Leicester by train.
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