How to travel from Ipswich to Leicester

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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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€53

Average price

Cheapest

€100

Average price

6h 9m

Average total duration

5h 39m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 26m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 56m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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Abellio Greater Anglia

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from Ipswich to Leicester

How to get from Ipswich to Leicester by train, bus or flight.

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train

The best way to travel from Ipswich to Leicester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Greater Anglia
10:01AM2h47
Ipswich
12:48PMLeicester
$1411One-way
1 transfer

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Greater Anglia
10:01AM2h47
Ipswich
12:48PMLeicester
$1411One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Greater Anglia
10:01AM2h47
Ipswich
12:48PMLeicester
$1411One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Greater Anglia
06:00AM2h48
Ipswich
08:48AMLeicester
$1411One-way
1 transfer
Greater Anglia
07:58AM2h50
Ipswich
10:48AMLeicester
$1411One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Ipswich to Leicester

Travel to Leicester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ipswich to Leicester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Ipswich and Leicester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Ipswich to Leicester is a train with an average price of $41 (€32).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Ipswich to Leicester is by train with an average journey time of 2h 48m.

Other travel options to Leicester take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 40m.

The distance from Ipswich to Leicester is approximately 104 miles (168 km).
The average frequency per day from Ipswich to Leicester is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ipswich to Leicester:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ipswich to Leicester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Leicester by bus.
  • Travel with Abellio Greater Anglia, CrossCountry to go to Leicester by train.
Omio customers who travel from Ipswich to Leicester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, London St Pancras International (STP), Nottingham, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leicester and these popular destinations at a great price.

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