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Compare train for Ipswich to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £79. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £79, and a flight costs an average of £830.
Distance: 301 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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£79 Average Price Cheapest | £126 Average Price | £830 Average Price |
10h 50m Average total duration 10h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 5m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Ipswich to Chester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ipswich to Chester coaches for today, Monday 29 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 NX717 · NX777 · NX551 | On time 11:30 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 11h35 | 23:05 Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) | 2 changes | |
| NX717 · NX777 · NX423 | On time 18:50 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 10h20 | 05:10 Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ipswich to Chester
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Buses from Ipswich to Chester run on average 2 times per day, taking around 10h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £79 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 19:02. The fastest coach covers the 301 km distance in 11h 35m.
Distance 301 km |
Average bus duration 10h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £79 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 11h 35m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 19:02 |
Bus providers: National Express from Ipswich to ChesterYou can travel by bus between Ipswich to Chester with National Express for as low as £79. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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