How to travel from Ipswich to Sheffield

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Compare train and bus for Ipswich to Sheffield

Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 37m. 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 €46, and a train costs an average of €37.

Distance: 142 miles (230 km)

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€57

Average price

Cheapest

€85

Average price

8h 27m

Average total duration

7h 57m

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30m

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4h 7m

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3h 37m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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Abellio Greater Anglia

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from Ipswich to Sheffield

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National Express
04:30AM10h50
Ipswich
03:20PMSheffield
$791One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
04:30AM10h50
Ipswich
03:20PMSheffield
$791One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
04:30AM10h50
Ipswich
03:20PMSheffield
$791One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ipswich to Sheffield

Travel to Sheffield 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 Sheffield.

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There are 2 options to travel between Ipswich and Sheffield including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Ipswich to Sheffield is a train with an average price of $46 (€37).

This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Sheffield:

A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ipswich to Sheffield costing on average $58 (€46).

The fastest way to travel from Ipswich to Sheffield is by train with an average journey time of 3h 49m.

Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 40m.

The distance from Ipswich to Sheffield is approximately 142 miles (230 km).
The average frequency per day from Ipswich to Sheffield is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 7 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.

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

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