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Compare train and coach for Cardiff to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £49.
Distance: 305 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£135 Average Price | £46 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Ipswich from Cardiff by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Cardiff to Ipswich is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Ipswich:
A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Ipswich costing on average £49.
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Coach takes on average 10h 37m.
- Around 8 coaches per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Ipswich as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Coaches mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema).
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Ipswich station (IPS).
- Travel with National Express to go to Ipswich by coach.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Ipswich by train.
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