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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. 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 train costs an average of $24, and a bus costs an average of $43.
Distance: 114 miles (185 km)
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$59 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price |
3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Ipswich:
A train is $20 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nottingham to Ipswich costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 55m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Ipswich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema).
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Ipswich station (IPS).
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, Abellio Greater Anglia, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains to go to Ipswich by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Ipswich by bus.
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