How to travel from Ipswich to Peak District National park, United Kingdom

The distance between Ipswich and Peak District National park is around 313km (194 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Ipswich to Peak District National park by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Peak District National parkIpswich if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Peterborough and then to Doncaster.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £74($87)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Edale.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £270($320)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Peak District National Park.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance316km (197 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ipswich and Peak District National park

There are several options for getting from Ipswich to Peak District National park by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £73 ($86) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £55 ($65).

The distance between Ipswich and Peak District National park is around 313km (194 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 239km (149 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Ipswich and Peak District National park by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ipswich to Peak District National park is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £55 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Ipswich and Peak District National park, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £73 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ipswich and Peak District National park. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ipswich to Peak District National park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough, Doncaster, Sheffield and Edale. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.

Greater Anglia, LNER, Grand Central, East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Ipswich and Peak District National park. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ipswich and Peak District National park. We recommend that you drive to Peak District National Park. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ipswich to Peak District National park. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Edale. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Peak District National park is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Peak District National park. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ipswich and Peak District National park. The distance is around 316km (197 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ipswich to Peak District National park is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around £74 ($87).

How do I get from Ipswich to Peak District National park

Compare travel optionsbetween Ipswich and Peak District National park

Transport options from Ipswich to Peak District National park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
4h 5m
£74($87)
every 4 hours322km (200 miles)
Train via Ely4h 55m
£73($86)
every 4 hours313km (194 miles)
Train via Cambridge5h 20m
£120($140)
hourly385km (239 miles)
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 20m
£270($320)
hourly440km (273 miles)
Train to Cambridge, plane4h 25m
£190($225)
hourly361km (225 miles)
Train to Norwich, Fly4h 35m
£460($545)
hourly863km (536 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, Fly5h 45m
£140($165)
hourly958km (595 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
£55($65)
on demand316km (197 miles)

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Airports near Peak District National park

The following major airports near Peak District National park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Peak District National park
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Peak District National park
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Peak District National park