How to travel from Nottingham to Ipswich

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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

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$70

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3h 35m

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3h 5m

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30m

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6h 35m

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6h 5m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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from Nottingham to Ipswich

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

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bus

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

National Express
10:45PM7h45
Nottingham
06:30AMIpswich
$681One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
10:45PM7h45
Nottingham
06:30AMIpswich
$681One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
12:05PM7h40
Nottingham
07:45PMIpswich
$821One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
05:30PM8h20
Nottingham
01:50AMIpswich
$941One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Nottingham to Ipswich

Travel to Ipswich 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 Nottingham to Ipswich.

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There are 2 options to travel between Nottingham and Ipswich including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Nottingham to Ipswich is a train with an average price of $24 (€19).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Nottingham to Ipswich is by train with an average journey time of 2h 47m.

Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 55m.

The distance from Nottingham to Ipswich is approximately 114 miles (185 km).
The average frequency per day from Nottingham to Ipswich is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nottingham to Ipswich:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nottingham to Ipswich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Nottingham to Ipswich often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Liverpool Street (LST), London Stansted Airport, Norwich, Stratford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ipswich and these popular destinations at a great price.

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