The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Heathrow Airport to Ipswich
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
5 h 53 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Ipswich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Ipswich will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £32.
Of the 2 buses that leave London Heathrow Airport for Ipswich 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 129 km distance in an average of 5 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 31 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 coach and train for London Heathrow Airport to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 129 km
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£47 Average Price Cheapest | £55 Average Price |
3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to Ipswich bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Ipswich coaches for today, Monday 9 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 23:59 London Heathrow Airport | 6h31 | 06:30 Ipswich | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 14:30 London Heathrow Airport | 5h15 | 19:45 Ipswich | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book London Heathrow Airport to Ipswich coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Ipswich
Buses from London Heathrow Airport to Ipswich run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £24 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 13:05, the last at 23:59. The fastest coach covers the 129 km distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 129 km |
Average bus duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 13:05 |
Last bus 23:59 |
Bus providers: National Express from London Heathrow Airport to IpswichYou can travel by bus between London Heathrow Airport to Ipswich with National Express for as low as £24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London Heathrow Airport to Ipswich coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Ipswich 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 Ipswich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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