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Compare train and bus for Ipswich to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. 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 $44, and a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$129 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Ipswich to Leicester:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ipswich to Leicester costing on average $129.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
Travel optionsfrom Ipswich to Leicester
How to get from Ipswich to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ipswich to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX717 · NXA8 · NX4408:50 PM7h40Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)4:30 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$761One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- NX717 · NXA8 · NX4408:50 PM7h40Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)4:30 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$761One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- P01244+
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Tube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International9:41 AM2h54Ipswich station (IPS)12:35 PMLeicester station (LEI)$2691One-way2 transfers
Other options
- P02098+
G009608:19 AM3h30Ipswich station (IPS)11:49 AMLeicester station (LEI)$1441One-way1 transfer - P01239+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International+W709679:10 AM2h55Ipswich station (IPS)12:05 PMLeicester station (LEI)$2691One-way2 transfers
- W70964+P02354+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International8:39 AM2h57Ipswich station (IPS)11:36 AMLeicester station (LEI)$2691One-way2 transfers
- NX717 · NXA6 · NX4402:00 AM8h20Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)10:20 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$781One-way2 transfers
- NX717 · NXA8 · NX4402:00 AM8h20Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)10:20 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$781One-way2 transfers
- NX717 · NX7776:05 PM5h35Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)11:40 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$821One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Leicester:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ipswich to Leicester costing on average $129.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 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 Greater Anglia, CrossCountry to go to Leicester by train.
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