Download taking too long

I know IOS 8 is large, but I started downloading it yesterday evening, left it running all night, and it's still only at 20% with reported 28 hours left to go. I have fast internet (40 mbps) and other large apps, like Logic Pro and all its bonus content, only took 20 minutes or so to download.
Should I just let it continue? Is there a way to stop it and start again and hope it's a speedier download? I have to travel in two days and would like to have IOS 8 up and running by then.
Thanks

Hello boaster_11,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Please try and update your iPad via iTunes by following the steps in the article.
Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch iOS software
Take care,
Alex H.

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