4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Ipswich to Norwich
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 42 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
64 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ipswich to Norwich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ipswich to Norwich will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £24.
Of the 12 buses that leave Ipswich for Norwich every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 64 km distance in an average of 1 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 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.
LE87870010:452h00Ipswich station (IPS)12:45Norwich station (NRW)£241One-way0 changes- LE8795008:452h00Ipswich station (IPS)10:45Norwich station (NRW)£241One-way0 changes
- LE87890010:451h30Ipswich station (IPS)12:15Norwich station (NRW)£241One-way0 changes
- LE8791009:452h00Ipswich station (IPS)11:45Norwich station (NRW)£241One-way0 changes
- LE8793009:451h30Ipswich station (IPS)11:15Norwich station (NRW)£241One-way0 changes
- LE87890010:451h30Ipswich station (IPS)12:15Norwich station (NRW)£241One-way0 changes
- LE8793009:451h30Ipswich station (IPS)11:15Norwich station (NRW)£241One-way0 changes
- LE87850011:451h30Ipswich station (IPS)13:15Norwich station (NRW)£241One-way0 changes
- LE87870010:452h00Ipswich station (IPS)12:45Norwich station (NRW)£241One-way0 changes
- LE8795008:452h00Ipswich station (IPS)10:45Norwich station (NRW)£241One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ipswich to Norwich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 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 train costs an average of £7, and a coach costs an average of £23.
Distance: 64 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£58 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m 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 Norwich bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ipswich to Norwich coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 11 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 NX717 · NX728 | On time 7:15 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 5h25 | 12:40 Norwich, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| LE879500 | 7:45 Ipswich station (IPS) | 2h00 | 9:45 Norwich station (NRW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| LE879100 | 8:45 Ipswich station (IPS) | 2h00 | 10:45 Norwich station (NRW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| LE879300 | 8:45 Ipswich station (IPS) | 1h30 | 10:15 Norwich station (NRW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| LE878700 | 9:45 Ipswich station (IPS) | 2h00 | 11:45 Norwich station (NRW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| LE878900 | 9:45 Ipswich station (IPS) | 1h30 | 11:15 Norwich station (NRW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX717 · NX727 | On time 10:15 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 6h15 | 16:30 Norwich, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| LE878500 | 10:45 Ipswich station (IPS) | 1h30 | 12:15 Norwich station (NRW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX717 · NX727 | On time 12:30 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 5h30 | 18:00 Norwich, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX717 · NX727 | On time 15:05 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 5h30 | 20:35 Norwich, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX717 · NX727 | On time 17:05 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 5h40 | 22:45 Norwich, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX717 · NX727 | On time 19:50 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 4h45 | 0:35 Norwich, Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ipswich to Norwich
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Buses from Ipswich to Norwich run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £7 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 64 km distance in 1h 22m.
Distance 64 km |
Average bus duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 22m |
First bus 0:45 |
Last bus 23:45 |
FAQs: Ipswich to Norwich coach
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