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Compare bus and train for Leicester to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. 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 €45, and a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€55 Average price Cheapest | €110 Average price |
6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Leicester to Ipswich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Ipswich:
A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leicester to Ipswich costing on average $57 (€45).
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Ipswich as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Ipswich station (IPS).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Abellio Greater Anglia to go to Ipswich by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Ipswich by bus.
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