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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Ipswich to Plymouth
Cheapest price
£55
Average price
£68
Fastest journey
12 h
Average duration
12 h 8 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
414 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ipswich to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ipswich to Plymouth will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £55.
Of the 3 buses that leave Ipswich for Plymouth 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 414 km distance in an average of 12 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h .
The slowest buses will take 12 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, coach and flight for Ipswich to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £52, and a flight costs an average of £102.
Distance: 414 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£66 Average Price Cheapest | £199 Average Price | £199 Average Price |
9h 36m Average total duration 9h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Ipswich to Plymouth bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ipswich to Plymouth coaches for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:50 Ipswich | 12h15 | 03:05 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:00 Ipswich | 17h05 | 13:05 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 21 November | |||||
| 06:45 Ipswich | 12h10 | 18:55 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ipswich to Plymouth
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Buses from Ipswich to Plymouth run on average 12 times per day, taking around 9h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £52 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 02:30, the last at 23:15. The fastest coach covers the 414 km distance in 11h 15m.
Distance 414 km |
Average bus duration 9h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 11h 15m |
First bus 02:30 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Bus providers: National Express from Ipswich to PlymouthYou can travel by bus between Ipswich to Plymouth with National Express for as low as £52. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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