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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 £65. 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 £65, and a train costs an average of £50.
Distance: 295 km
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£75 Average Price Cheapest | £110 Average Price |
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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FAQs: Bolton to Ipswich
Travel to Ipswich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bolton to Ipswich.

There are 3 options to travel from Bolton to Ipswich including taking a train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Ipswich from Bolton is by taking a train, which costs on average £53.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Bolton to Ipswich:
A train is £12 less than a coach with an average ticket price of £65 from Bolton to Ipswich.
Taking a train costs £13 less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of £66.
The fastest way from Bolton to Ipswich is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 5 min.
There are alternative travel options to Ipswich that take longer:
Coach takes on average 10 h 40 min.
Train takes on average 4 h 33 min.
The distance from Bolton to Ipswich is approximately 182 miles.
The average frequency per day from Bolton to Ipswich is:
- Around 3 coaches per day.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- 3 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Bolton and Ipswich as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Bolton to Ipswich:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bolton to Ipswich:
- You can travel from Bolton to Ipswich by coach with National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £65 with National Express from Bolton to Ipswich.
- You can travel by train from Bolton to Ipswich with Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express, and you can find Avanti West Coast Bolton to Ipswich tickets for £74 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Bolton to Ipswich with the following travel companies:
- You can take a direct coach with.
- You can travel directly by train with.
Direct services to Ipswich tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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