What is the cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Nottingham?

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Nottingham is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ipswich to Nottingham?

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Nottingham is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Nottingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Nottingham station. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Broad Marsh Bus Station via Coach Station and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Nottingham?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Nottingham via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Nottingham?

The distance between Ipswich and Nottingham is 133 miles. The road distance is 142.5 miles.

How do I travel from Ipswich to Nottingham without a car?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Nottingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £45 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Ipswich to Nottingham?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Ipswich to Nottingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Nottingham bus from?

Ipswich to Nottingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Nottingham train from?

Ipswich to Nottingham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.

Train or bus from Ipswich to Nottingham?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Nottingham is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Ipswich to Nottingham bus arrive?

Ipswich to Nottingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Ipswich to Nottingham train arrive?

Ipswich to Nottingham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Ipswich to Nottingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Nottingham is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Ipswich to Nottingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Ipswich to Nottingham?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Ipswich to Nottingham?

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Ipswich to Nottingham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ipswich to Nottingham by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain Ipswich - Peterborough / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Nottinghamtrain Norwich - Sheffield / ...
3h 36m
£46–97
Train via Cambridge
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Cambridgetrain
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Nottinghamtrain
4h 45m
£31–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
5h 51m
£36–78
Drive 141.7 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Nottinghamcar 141.7 mi
2h 29m
£34–49

Ipswich to Nottingham by train

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3h 36mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Ipswich to Nottingham.

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Distance: 132.6 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Ipswich, England and Nottingham, England?

You can take a train from Ipswich to Nottingham via Peterborough in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Broad Marsh Bus Station via Coach Station and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 5h 51m.

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