Ipswich to Birmingham bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Ipswich to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for 19 Apr

Cheapest price

£50

Average price

£56

Fastest journey

6 h 20 m

Average duration

7 h 29 m

Buses per day

Distance

213 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ipswich to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Ipswich to Birmingham will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £50.

Fast coaches

Of the 4 buses that leave Ipswich for Birmingham every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 213 km distance in an average of 7 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 20 m .

The slowest buses will take 8 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

05:307h30

Ipswich

13:00Birmingham

£501One-way

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19:006h20

Ipswich

01:20Birmingham

£541One-way

0 changes

13:308h00

Ipswich

21:30Birmingham

£571One-way

0 changes

21:008h05

Ipswich

05:05Birmingham

£611One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Ipswich to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.

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Most popular Coach	Train
£56 Average Price Cheapest	£77 Average Price
8h 25m average duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 16m average duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions	0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Direct Options	Direct Options

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Ipswich to Birmingham

United Kingdom

Buses from Ipswich to Birmingham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £44 but you can travel from only £37 by train.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from £37

Distance

213 km

Average bus duration

7h 55m

Cheapest ticket price

£44

Buses per day

Bus providers

Fastest bus

7h 25m

First bus

02:30

Last bus

21:00

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from £37

Coach companies: National Express Ipswich to Birmingham

Buy your official National Express coach tickets between Ipswich and Birmingham from £18 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular route.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Ipswich - Birmingham coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

National Express from Ipswich to Birmingham coach information:

Average Duration: 7 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: £18
National Express frequency: 5 a day

FAQs: Ipswich to Birmingham coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Ipswich to Birmingham with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Ipswich to Birmingham.

Cheap coach tickets from Ipswich to Birmingham can start from as little as £44 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Ipswich to Birmingham is £56; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by coach from Ipswich to Birmingham is 7 h 25 min to travel the 132 mile long route, with around there are 7 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Ipswich to Birmingham leaves at 02: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Ipswich to Birmingham leaves at 21: 00.

There are 7 coaches a day from Ipswich to Birmingham which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

Take the Ipswich to Birmingham coach with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the trip between Ipswich and Birmingham as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

The cheapest month for a coach from Ipswich to Birmingham is January.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Ipswich to Birmingham including taking a train or coach.

No, the coach from Ipswich to Birmingham has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Ipswich to Birmingham.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Ipswich to Birmingham.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Ipswich to Birmingham.