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Compare train, coach and flight for Bolton to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £93. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £93, and a train costs an average of £125.
Distance: 295 km
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9h 48m Average total duration 9h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Ipswich from Bolton by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Bolton to Ipswich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Ipswich:
A coach is £32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Ipswich costing on average £125.
A coach is £218 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bolton to Ipswich costing on average £312.
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 6m.
Coach takes on average 10h 40m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolton and Ipswich as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in Ipswich station (IPS).
- Coaches mostly depart from Bolton, Interchange and arrive in Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3) to go to Ipswich by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Ipswich by coach.
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