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Compare train and bus for Ipswich to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 32m. 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 $43, and a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 142 miles (230 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$94 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 27m Average total duration 7h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Sheffield:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ipswich to Sheffield costing on average $94 (€77).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 57m.
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How to get from Ipswich to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ipswich to Sheffield is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:55 PM4h41Ipswich8:36 PMSheffield$991One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 3:55 PM4h41Ipswich8:36 PMSheffield$991One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 2:11 PM3h52Ipswich6:03 PMSheffield$1441One-way3 transfers
Other options
- 1:55 PM4h42Ipswich6:37 PMSheffield$991One-way1 transfer
- 5:55 PM15h43Ipswich9:38 AMSheffield$991One-way1 transfer
- 3:11 PM3h52Ipswich7:03 PMSheffield$1441One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Sheffield:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ipswich to Sheffield costing on average $94 (€77).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 57m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ipswich and Sheffield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Trains mostly depart from Ipswich station (IPS) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Travel with National Express to go to Sheffield by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway to go to Sheffield by train.
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