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Compare train and bus 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 €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. 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 €15, and a bus costs an average of €23.
Distance: 107 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€30 Average price Cheapest | €43 Average price |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom London to Ipswich
How to get from London to Ipswich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Ipswich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P012309:30 AM1h05London Liverpool Street (LST)10:35 AMIpswich station (IPS)€221One-way0 transfers
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P012309:30 AM1h05London Liverpool Street (LST)10:35 AMIpswich station (IPS)€221One-way0 transfers
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P023565:00 PM0h58London Liverpool Street (LST)5:58 PMIpswich station (IPS)€431One-way0 transfers
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P0124511:30 AM1h06London Liverpool Street (LST)12:36 PMIpswich station (IPS)€221One-way0 transfers
P0125412:30 PM1h06London Liverpool Street (LST)1:36 PMIpswich station (IPS)€221One-way0 transfers
P012036:00 AM1h06London Liverpool Street (LST)7:06 AMIpswich station (IPS)€221One-way0 transfers
NXA8 · NX71710:30 PM3h50London, Victoria Coach Station2:20 AMIpswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)€481One-way1 transfer
NXA8 · NX7177:30 PM3h55London, Victoria Coach Station11:25 PMIpswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)€481One-way1 transfer
NXA8 · NX7176:30 AM4h10London, Victoria Coach Station10:40 AMIpswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)€481One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Ipswich:
A train is €13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Ipswich costing on average €43.
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 53m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Ipswich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Liverpool Street (LST) and arrive in Ipswich station (IPS).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema).
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Ipswich by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Ipswich by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
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