Cardiff to Ipswich bus

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Ipswich

Buses from Cardiff to Ipswich run on average 7 times per day, taking around 9h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $48 (€44) if you book in advance.

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

189 miles (305 km)

Average bus duration

9h 11m

Cheapest ticket price

$48 (€44)

Buses per day

Bus providers

Fastest bus

8h 40m

First bus

02:30

Last bus

19:58

Price information

Bus companies: National Express from Cardiff to Ipswich

Find the best buses to Ipswich from Cardiff with Omio's travel partners National Express from $31 (€29). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus from Cardiff to Ipswich, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Bus information from Cardiff to Ipswich with National Express:

Average Duration: 7 h 50 min
Cheapest Price: $31

FAQs: Bus from Cardiff to Ipswich

FAQs: Take the bus from Cardiff to Ipswich with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Ipswich.

Cheap bus tickets from Cardiff to Ipswich can start from as little as $48 (€44) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Cardiff to Ipswich is $62 (€56); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Cardiff to Ipswich bus time is 8 h 40 min covering the 189 mile (305 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Cardiff to Ipswich leaves at 2: 30AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Cardiff to Ipswich leaves at 8: 22PM.

There are 6 buses a day from Cardiff to Ipswich which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.

Take the Cardiff to Ipswich bus with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus companies for the route from Cardiff to Ipswich as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

The cheapest month for a bus from Cardiff to Ipswich is April.

You have options as you can travel from Cardiff to Ipswich 2 different ways: train or bus.