4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Ipswich
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 12 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
107 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London 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 to Ipswich will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £46.
To travel from London to Ipswich you need to make at least one change.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m. 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 £14, and a coach costs an average of £24.
Distance: 107 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£41 Average Price | £40 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Ipswich bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Ipswich coaches for today, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NXA8 · NX717 | Delayed 02:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h10 | 07:45 07:45Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 1 change | |
| NXA8 · NX717 | On time 06:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h25 | 10:25 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 1 change | |
| NXA8 · NX717 | On time 08:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h20 | 12:50 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 1 change | |
| NXA8 · NX717 | On time 11:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h20 | 15:20 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 1 change | |
| NXA8 · NX717 | On time 13:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h20 | 17:20 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 1 change | |
| NXA8 · NX717 | On time 15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h45 | 19:45 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 1 change | |
| NXA8 · NX717 | On time 18:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h25 | 22:25 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 1 change | |
| NXA8 · NX717 | On time 22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h50 | 01:50 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Ipswich
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Buses from London to Ipswich run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £14 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 01:00, the last at 23:52. The fastest coach covers the 107 km distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 107 km |
Average bus duration 2h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 50m |
First bus 01:00 |
Last bus 23:52 |
Bus providers: National Express from London to IpswichYou can travel by bus between London to Ipswich with National Express for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
Buses from London to Ipswich
Taking one of National Express’s 11 daily coaches offers a swift and convenient way to travel the 67 miles from London to Ipswich. Four of the services are direct with the others necessitating a coach change st Stansted Airport. The first coach of the day sets off at 05:20 a.m. and the last at 11:00 p.m. Time for the journey varies from two hours and 50 minutes to four hours and five minutes. Buses to Ipswich leave from Victoria Coach Station. As the largest transport hub in London, it’s easily reached by bus, train or the underground. Coaches from London arrive at Ipswich’s Cardinal Park Cinema stop on Quadling Street near McDonalds.
FAQs: London to Ipswich coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.
When departing from London, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station and London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4. When arriving in Ipswich, you can end your trip in coach stations like Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) and Ipswich, Tower Ramparts.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema), located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Ipswich
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Bishopsgate.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 23, 26, 76, 133, 388 Metro: Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan Train: Greater Anglia, TfL Rail
Accessibility- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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