How to travel from Ipswich to Sheffield, United Kingdom

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.

5 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Peterborough and then to Doncaster.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £64($76)
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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 Sheffield.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £275($325)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Sheffield United F.C..

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance290km (180 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ipswich and Sheffield

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Ipswich to Sheffield

Compare travel optionsbetween Ipswich and Sheffield

Transport options from Ipswich to Sheffield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
3h 10m
£64($76)
every 4 hours289km (179 miles)
Train via Ely3h 60m
£63($75)
every 4 hours280km (174 miles)
Train via Cambridge4h 25m
£110($130)
hourly352km (219 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 5m
£275($325)
hourly470km (292 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
£51($60)
on demand290km (180 miles)

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Airports near Sheffield

The following major airports near Sheffield offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Sheffield
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Sheffield
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Sheffield