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Compare train and bus for Ipswich to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. 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 $65, and a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$104 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 29m Average total duration 8h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to York:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ipswich to York costing on average $104 (€85).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 59m.
Travel optionsfrom Ipswich to York
How to get from Ipswich to York by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ipswich to York is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P02140 · LE191200+
G80164+
XC0120005:20 PM4h43Ipswich station (IPS)10:03 PMYork station (YRK)$311One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
P02140 · LE191200+
G80164+
XC0120005:20 PM4h43Ipswich station (IPS)10:03 PMYork station (YRK)$311One-way3 transfers
Fastest
P01507 · LE189700+
G801461:55 PM4h38Ipswich station (IPS)6:33 PMYork station (YRK)$481One-way2 transfers
Other options
P02145 · LE191000+
XC011800+
G801676:20 PM4h46Ipswich station (IPS)11:06 PMYork station (YRK)$331One-way3 transfers
P01513 · LE189300+
G801675:55 PM5h11Ipswich station (IPS)11:06 PMYork station (YRK)$331One-way2 transfers
P01217+
EM792500+
G801788:43 AM5h10Ipswich station (IPS)1:53 PMYork station (YRK)$461One-way2 transfers
NX717 · NXA8 · NX561 · YC8438:15 AM11h31Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)7:46 PMYork, Station Rd$711One-way3 transfers
NX717 · NXA8 · NX561 · YC8438:15 AM11h31Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)7:46 PMYork, Station Rd$711One-way3 transfers
NX717 · NXA6 · NX426 · YC8432:00 AM11h53Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)1:53 PMYork, Station Rd$801One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to York:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ipswich to York costing on average $104 (€85).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 59m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ipswich and York 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 York station (YRK).
- Buses mostly depart from Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) and arrive in York, Rail Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to York by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway to go to York by train.
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