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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Ipswich to Northampton
Cheapest price
£57
Average price
£57
Fastest journey
7 h 20 m
Average duration
7 h 48 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
141 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ipswich to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ipswich to Northampton will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £57.
Of the 2 buses that leave Ipswich for Northampton 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 141 km distance in an average of 7 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 15 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 Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £49. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 41m. 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 coach costs an average of £49, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 141 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£56 Average Price Cheapest | £98 Average Price |
8h 33m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Northampton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ipswich to Northampton coaches for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:50 Ipswich | 8h15 | 02:05 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:00 Ipswich | 7h45 | 01:45 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:00 Ipswich | 6h25 | 02:25 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ipswich to Northampton
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Buses from Ipswich to Northampton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £37 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:35, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 141 km distance in 7h 45m.
Distance 141 km |
Average bus duration 8h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 7h 45m |
First bus 00:35 |
Last bus 23:45 |
FAQs: Ipswich to Northampton coach
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