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Cheap bus tickets from Ipswich to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Oct 13

Cheapest

$115

Average

$118

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ipswich to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

02:30AM16h25

Ipswich, Quadling Street

06:55PMEdinburgh

$1151One-way

2 transfers

Cheapest

02:30AM16h25

Ipswich, Quadling Street

06:55PMEdinburgh

$1151One-way

2 transfers

2nd Cheapest

04:00PM14h50

Ipswich, Quadling Street

06:50AMEdinburgh

$1191One-way

2 transfers

04:00PM14h50

Ipswich, Quadling Street

06:50AMEdinburgh

$1221One-way

2 transfers

Ipswich to Edinburgh bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Sunday, October 13

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
National Express	02:30AM Ipswich, Quadling Street	16h25	06:55PM Edinburgh	2 transfers
National Express	02:30AM Ipswich, Quadling Street	16h25	06:55PM Edinburgh	2 transfers
National Express	04:00PM Ipswich, Quadling Street	14h50	06:50AM Edinburgh	2 transfers
National Express	04:00PM Ipswich, Quadling Street	14h50	06:50AM Edinburgh	2 transfers
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How far in advance should I book bus tickets from Ipswich to Edinburgh?

The best time to book your bus from Ipswich to Edinburgh is 91 days before departure. See how prices for buses change on the Ipswich to Edinburgh route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Ipswich to Edinburgh per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your bus from Ipswich to Edinburgh.

Buses

from $40

Trains

from $118

Flights

from $277

Bus times from Ipswich to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Oct 13

Fastest Journey

14 h 50 m

Average

15 h 37 m

Buses per day

Distance

518 km

It's difficult to get from Ipswich to Edinburgh without transferring at least 2 times.

Fastest

04:00PM14h50

Ipswich, Quadling Street

06:50AMEdinburgh

$1221One-way

2 transfers

Fastest

04:00PM14h50

Ipswich, Quadling Street

06:50AMEdinburgh

$1191One-way

2 transfers

2nd Fastest

02:30AM16h25

Ipswich, Quadling Street

06:55PMEdinburgh

$1151One-way

2 transfers

2nd Fastest

02:30AM16h25

Ipswich, Quadling Street

06:55PMEdinburgh

$1151One-way

2 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Ipswich to Edinburgh

Distance	321 miles (517 km)
Average bus duration	13 h 55 min
Average bus ticket price	$76 (€65)
Direct bus	No
Bus providers	National Express

Buses from Ipswich to Edinburgh cover the 321 miles (517 km) long journey taking on average 13 h 55 min with our travel partners like National Express. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $35 (€30), but the average price of bus tickets is $76 (€65).

Bus companies: National Express from Ipswich to Edinburgh

Travel between Ipswich and Edinburgh from $49 (€42) with Omio’s bus partners National Express! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Ipswich - Edinburgh bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

National Express from Ipswich to Edinburgh bus information:

Average Duration: 13 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: $49
National Express frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Bus from Ipswich to Edinburgh

FAQs: Take the bus from Ipswich to Edinburgh 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 Ipswich to Edinburgh.

Cheap bus tickets from Ipswich to Edinburgh can start from as little as $35 (€30) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Ipswich to Edinburgh is $76 (€65); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Ipswich to Edinburgh bus travel time is 13 h 55 min for the 321 mile (517 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Ipswich to Edinburgh leaves at 4: 35 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Ipswich to Edinburgh leaves at 4: 45 PM.

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

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

You have options as you can travel between Ipswich and Edinburgh 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.