The distance between Ipswich and Derby is around 258km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Ipswich to Derby by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Derby → Ipswich if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Derby.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Derby Bus Station.
There are several options for getting from Ipswich to Derby by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £45 ($53).
The distance between Ipswich and Derby is around 258km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 202km (126 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Ipswich and Derby by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ipswich to Derby is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £45 ($53).
The cheapest way to travel between Ipswich and Derby, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ipswich and Derby. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ipswich to Derby. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London St Pancras International. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Ipswich and Derby. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ipswich and Derby. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ipswich to Derby. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Ipswich and Derby. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ipswich to Derby. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Derby. instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Derby is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Derby. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ipswich and Derby. The distance is around 258km (161 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ipswich to Derby is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £74 ($88).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3hrs | £74($88) | hourly | 319km (198 miles) |
Train via Cambridge | 3h 35m | £100($120) | hourly | 292km (182 miles) |
Bus | 6h 45m | £18($21) | twice daily | 354km (220 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | £45($53) | on demand | 258km (161 miles) |
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East Midlands Railways
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