The cheapest and fastest coaches from Ipswich to Great Yarmouth
Cheapest price
£60
Average price
£61
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
6 h 30 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ipswich to Great Yarmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ipswich to Great Yarmouth will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £60.
Of the 2 buses that leave Ipswich for Great Yarmouth 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 72 km distance in an average of 6 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 20 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 Great Yarmouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Great Yarmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 13m. 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 £9, and a coach costs an average of £46.
Distance: 72 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£57 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Ipswich to Great Yarmouth bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ipswich to Great Yarmouth coaches for today, Thursday 5 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:00 Ipswich | 7h20 | 03:20 Great Yarmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 6 February | |||||
![]() | 10:30 Ipswich | 5h40 | 16:10 Great Yarmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ipswich to Great Yarmouth
Buses from Ipswich to Great Yarmouth run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £9 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 03:00, the last at 21:12. The fastest coach covers the 72 km distance in 6h 30m.
Distance 72 km |
Average bus duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 6h 30m |
First bus 03:00 |
Last bus 21:12 |
FAQs: Ipswich to Great Yarmouth coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ipswich to Great Yarmouth by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Great Yarmouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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