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.
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 park → Ipswich if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Peterborough and then to Doncaster.
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Take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Edale.
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Drive to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 4h 5m | £74($87) | every 4 hours | 322km (200 miles) |
Train via Ely | 4h 55m | £73($86) | every 4 hours | 313km (194 miles) |
Train via Cambridge | 5h 20m | £120($140) | hourly | 385km (239 miles) |
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 20m | £270($320) | hourly | 440km (273 miles) |
Train to Cambridge, plane | 4h 25m | £190($225) | hourly | 361km (225 miles) |
Train to Norwich, Fly | 4h 35m | £460($545) | hourly | 863km (536 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, Fly | 5h 45m | £140($165) | hourly | 958km (595 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | £55($65) | on demand | 316km (197 miles) |
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The following major airports near Peak District National park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.