The distance between Ipswich and Sheffield is around 280km (174 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Ipswich to Sheffield by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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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 Sheffield.
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Drive to Sheffield United F.C..
There are several options for getting from Ipswich to Sheffield by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £63 ($75) and will take around 3h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £51 ($60).
The distance between Ipswich and Sheffield is around 280km (174 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Ipswich and Sheffield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ipswich to Sheffield is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx £51 ($60).
The cheapest way to travel between Ipswich and Sheffield, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £63 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ipswich and Sheffield. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ipswich to Sheffield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough, Doncaster and Sheffield. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
Greater Anglia, LNER, Grand Central, East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Ipswich and Sheffield. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Sheffield. We recommend that you drive to Sheffield United F.C.. instead which will take 3h 5m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ipswich to Sheffield. 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 Sheffield. instead which will take 4h 5m.
The closest major airport to Sheffield is Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Sheffield. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Sheffield. The distance is around 290km (180 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ipswich to Sheffield is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £64 ($76).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 3h 10m | £64($76) | every 4 hours | 289km (179 miles) |
Train via Ely | 3h 60m | £63($75) | every 4 hours | 280km (174 miles) |
Train via Cambridge | 4h 25m | £110($130) | hourly | 352km (219 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 5m | £275($325) | hourly | 470km (292 miles) |
Drive | 3h 5m | £51($60) | on demand | 290km (180 miles) |
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