Longford to Ipswich bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Longford to Ipswich

Showing times and prices for 07 Dec

Cheapest price

£49

Average price

£51

Fastest journey

5 h 35 m

Average duration

6 h 3 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

128 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Longford to Ipswich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Longford to Ipswich will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £49.

Fast coaches

Of the 2 buses that leave Longford 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 128 km distance in an average of 6 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 35 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.

National Express
03:355h35
Longford
09:10Ipswich
£491One-way
0 changes
National Express
22:596h31
Longford
05:30Ipswich
£521One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Longford to Ipswich

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Longford to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £44.

Distance: 128 km

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£49

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Cheapest

£49

Average Price

3h 57m

Average total duration

3h 27m

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2h 20m

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1h 50m

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Live departures

Longford to Ipswich bus times

The table below shows live departures for Longford to Ipswich coaches for today, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 03:16
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_express22:59 Longford
6h31
05:30 Ipswich0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Longford to Ipswich

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Buses from Longford to Ipswich run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.

The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 128 km distance in 4h 30m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
128 km
Average bus duration
3h 27m
Cheapest ticket price
£30
Buses per day
9
Fastest bus
4h 30m
First bus
00:45
Last bus
23:45
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express from Longford to IpswichYou can travel by bus between Longford to Ipswich with National Express for as low as £30. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 25m
Cheapest Price
£41
National Express frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Longford to Ipswich coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Longford 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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Longford to Ipswich can start from as little as £16 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Longford to Ipswich is £39; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Longford to Ipswich is 2 h 55 min   to travel the 79 mile long journey, with around there are 8 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Longford to Ipswich leaves at 01: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Longford to Ipswich leaves at 23: 10.
Yes, there are 4 direct coaches a day from Longford to Ipswich with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
For the best Longford to Ipswich coach to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services to Ipswich from Longford to compare what amenities they may offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, which is located around 0.6 miles (938 m) 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.

A trip to Ipswich from Longford is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 55 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Longford to Ipswich is March.
You have options as you can travel to Ipswich from Longford 2 different ways: coach or train.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Longford and Ipswich

Longford
Ipswich
Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)
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