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Ipswich to Brighton bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Ipswich to Brighton

Showing times and prices for 17 Mar

Cheapest price

£49

Average price

£51

Fastest journey

6 h 35 m

Average duration

7 h 30 m

Buses per day

Distance

164 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Ipswich to Brighton will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £49.

Fast coaches

Of the 2 buses that leave Ipswich for Brighton every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 164 km distance in an average of 7 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 35 m .

The slowest buses will take 8 h 25 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.

13:308h25

Ipswich

21:55Brighton

£491One-way

0 changes

21:006h35

Ipswich

03:35Brighton

£521One-way

0 changes

Ipswich to Brighton bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Monday 17 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
National ExpressNational Express	13:30 Ipswich	8h25	21:55 Brighton	0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express	21:00 Ipswich	6h35	03:35 Brighton	0 changesDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Ipswich to Brighton

Buses from Ipswich to Brighton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £24 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 £24

Distance

163 km

Average bus duration

7h 27m

Cheapest ticket price

£42

Buses per day

Bus providers

Fastest bus

6h 25m

First bus

02:15

Last bus

22:50

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from £24

Coach companies: National Express Ipswich to Brighton

Find the best coaches from Ipswich to Brighton with Omio's travel partners National Express from £16. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach from Ipswich to Brighton, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Coach information from Ipswich to Brighton with National Express:

Average Duration: 6 h 50 min
Cheapest Price: £16
National Express frequency: 3 a day

FAQs: Ipswich to Brighton coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Ipswich to Brighton 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 Brighton.

Cheap coach tickets from Ipswich to Brighton can start from as little as £14 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Ipswich to Brighton is £40; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Ipswich to Brighton coach time is 6 h 25 min covering the 101 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Ipswich to Brighton leaves at 02: 15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Ipswich to Brighton leaves at 22: 50.

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

For the best Ipswich to Brighton coach to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services from Ipswich to Brighton to compare what amenities they may offer.

The cheapest month for a coach from Ipswich to Brighton is March.

You have options as you can travel between Ipswich and Brighton 2 different ways: train or coach.