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The cheapest and fastest buses from Ipswich to Felixstowe
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 20
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$0.00
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$-0.01
Fastest journey on Sep 20
36 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
38 m
Buses on Sep 20
13
Distance
17 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ipswich to Felixstowe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Fast buses
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 13 buses from Ipswich to Felixstowe, including 13 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct buses cover the 17 km distance in an average of 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 36 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest buses will take 42 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Ipswich to Felixstowe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Felixstowe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, while a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 10 miles (17 km)
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$9 Average price Cheapest | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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The cheapest way to travel from Ipswich to Felixstowe is a train with an average price of $9.
The fastest way to travel from Ipswich to Felixstowe is by train with an average journey time of 26m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Ipswich and Felixstowe including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Ipswich to Felixstowe among Omio's users.
Ipswich to Felixstowe Bus Timetables
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Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 06:57AM | Arrival Time 07:43AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 07:27AM | Arrival Time 08:13AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 07:57AM | Arrival Time 08:43AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 08:27AM | Arrival Time 09:13AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 08:57AM | Arrival Time 09:43AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 09:17AM | Arrival Time 10:03AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 09:37AM | Arrival Time 10:23AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 09:57AM | Arrival Time 10:43AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 10:17AM | Arrival Time 11:03AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 10:37AM | Arrival Time 11:23AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 10:57AM | Arrival Time 11:43AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 11:17AM | Arrival Time 12:03PM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 11:37AM | Arrival Time 12:23PM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 11:57AM | Arrival Time 12:43PM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 12:17PM | Arrival Time 01:03PM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 12:32PM | Arrival Time 01:14PM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 12:37PM | Arrival Time 01:23PM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 12:57PM | Arrival Time 01:43PM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 01:02PM | Arrival Time 01:44PM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 01:17PM | Arrival Time 02:03PM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 01:32PM | Arrival Time 02:14PM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 01:37PM | Arrival Time 02:23PM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 01:57PM | Arrival Time 02:43PM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 02:02PM | Arrival Time 02:44PM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 02:17PM | Arrival Time 03:11PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 02:32PM | Arrival Time 03:14PM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 02:47PM | Arrival Time 03:41PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 03:02PM | Arrival Time 03:44PM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 03:17PM | Arrival Time 04:11PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 03:32PM | Arrival Time 04:14PM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 03:47PM | Arrival Time 04:41PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 04:02PM | Arrival Time 04:44PM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 04:17PM | Arrival Time 05:11PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 04:32PM | Arrival Time 05:14PM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 04:47PM | Arrival Time 05:41PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 05:17PM | Arrival Time 05:58PM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 05:47PM | Arrival Time 06:37PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 06:17PM | Arrival Time 06:53PM | Duration 0h36 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 07:17PM | Arrival Time 07:59PM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 08:17PM | Arrival Time 08:53PM | Duration 0h36 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 09:17PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 0h38 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 10:17PM | Arrival Time 10:53PM | Duration 0h36 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator First in Norfolk & Suffolk | Departure Time 11:17PM | Arrival Time 11:53PM | Duration 0h36 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ipswich to Felixstowe
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Take a bus from Ipswich to Felixstowe and enjoy the approximately 10 miles (17 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 06:57, the last at 23:17.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $9
Distance 10 miles (17 km) |
First bus 6:57 AM |
Last bus 11:17 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $9
Complete guide to Felixstowe
Things to do in Felixstowe
Discover the best of Felixstowe — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Felixstowe trip today.
- Recommended
Felixstowe Museum
Volunteer-run museum covering Felixstowe’s social, seaside, and civic history. Good for understanding how the town developed from village to resort.
- Recommended
Landguard Museum
Military museum at Landguard with exhibits on coastal defense, wartime events, and local strategic importance at the mouth of Harwich Harbour.
- Must visit
Felixstowe Promenade
Wide promenade backed by gardens, beach huts, and sea views. It is Felixstowe’s signature walking area for classic resort scenery and fresh coastal air.
- Recommended
Landguard Point
Nature-rich peninsula with beach, reserve, fort, and shipping views. Ideal for walkers wanting wildlife, history, and dramatic estuary scenery in one place.
- Recommended
Old Felixstowe
Characterful old quarter around the parish church and nearby lanes. It offers a quieter glimpse of Felixstowe before the Victorian seaside expansion.
Fish and Chips
Fried fillets of North Sea cod or haddock with chips. A Suffolk coast staple, especially popular in seaside towns like Felixstowe.
- Gluten-free
Cromer Or Suffolk Coast Crab
Fresh crab landed on the Suffolk coast, often served dressed or in sandwiches. Valued for its sweet meat and strong local fishing links.
- Gluten-free
Kippers
Smoked herring, traditionally cured and eaten for breakfast or lunch. Long associated with East Anglian fishing communities and coastal smokehouses.
The Regal Fish Bar & Restaurant
Popular seafront fish and chip shop known for fresh seafood, quick service, and classic Felixstowe seaside atmosphere.
The Fludyers Hotel
Established waterfront restaurant and hotel with sea views, offering seafood, grills, and a relaxed traditional dining room.
Boardwalk Cafe Bar At Felixstowe Pier
Well-known pier venue serving British classics, drinks, and desserts with broad sea views and a casual modern setting.
British pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK coast: stays and dining are usually lower than London, while rail travel and summer rooms can raise costs.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if not already added. Round up for taxis and leave small change in cafes only for good service.
First Bus
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £2.00
- Day pass
- £4.50
To the city center
Great Eastern Square, Felixstowe -> Felixstowe Town Centre, Felixstowe
- Distance
- 0.8 km
- Travel time
- 12 min
- Contactless card and mobile payments are accepted on First Bus services in Suffolk. Buy before boarding in the First Bus app if you want a mobile ticket.
- Felixstowe is mainly served by local buses and rail via Felixstowe station. Check Sunday and evening service frequency before travelling.
FAQs: Bus from Ipswich to Felixstowe
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ipswich to Felixstowe by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Felixstowe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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