- Must visit
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Major university museum with masterpieces, antiquities and decorative arts in a grand building. A leading cultural highlight in Cambridge.
Cheapest price on Oct 22
$21
Average ticket price on Oct 22
$51
Fastest journey on Oct 22
2 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Oct 22
3 h 32 m
Buses on Oct 22
7
Distance
73 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ipswich to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ipswich to Cambridge will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
It's difficult to get from Ipswich to Cambridge without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX717 · NX727
NX717 · NX727
NX717 · NX727
NX717 · NX727
NX717 · NX727
NX717 · NX727
NX717 · NX728
NX717 · NX727
NX717 · NX727Buses from Ipswich to Cambridge run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 03:50, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 45 miles (73 km) distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 45 miles (73 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 5m |
First bus 3:50 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Ipswich to Cambridge.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greater Anglia | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 09:22AM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Greater Anglia | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:39AM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
The table below shows live departures for Ipswich to Cambridge buses for today, Wednesday, October 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX717 · NX727 | 8:50 PM Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 2h45 | 11:35 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 4h40 | 3:50 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, October 22 | |||||
NX717 · NX728 | 8:00 AM Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 3h35 | 11:35 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
NX717 · NX727 | 11:15 AM Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 4h15 | 3:30 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
NX717 · NX727 | 1:30 PM Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 3h55 | 5:25 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
NX717 · NX727 | 4:05 PM Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 3h55 | 8:00 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
NX717 · NX727 | 6:05 PM Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 3h30 | 9:35 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
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Most Ipswich to Cambridge buses use the Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) to Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) station pair. Use this guide to compare Ipswich and Cambridge bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Restaurants available near Cardinal Park Cinema.
Wi-Fi is available at Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema). ATMs are available at Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema).
Ticket office support is available at Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema).
Available at Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema): Bus stop accessible for wheelchairs.
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