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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Ipswich to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 55 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
73 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ipswich to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ipswich to Cambridge will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £30.
Of the 3 buses that leave Ipswich for Cambridge every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 73 km distance in an average of 3 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 45 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ipswich to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £14, and a coach costs an average of £20.
Distance: 73 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£32 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Ipswich to Cambridge bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ipswich to Cambridge coaches for today, Friday 14 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:30 Ipswich | 4h15 | 08:45 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:45 Ipswich | 3h50 | 10:35 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:30 Ipswich | 3h45 | 16:15 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:00 Ipswich | 4h45 | 00:45 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ipswich to Cambridge
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Buses from Ipswich to Cambridge run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £14 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 05:05, the last at 22:50. The fastest coach covers the 73 km distance in 2h 2m.
Distance 73 km |
Average bus duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 2h 2m |
First bus 05:05 |
Last bus 22:50 |
Bus providers: National Express from Ipswich to CambridgeYou can travel by bus between Ipswich to Cambridge with National Express for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Ipswich to Cambridge coach
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