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Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 12m. 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 $47, and a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 142 miles (230 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$97 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 27m Average total duration 7h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Ipswich:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Ipswich costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 5m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Ipswich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Ipswich station (IPS).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema).
- Travel with National Express to go to Ipswich by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, Abellio Greater Anglia, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains to go to Ipswich by train.
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