- Must visit
Time and Tide Museum
A recreated Victorian row preserving former fishermen’s homes and bomb damage, vividly telling everyday life in old Great Yarmouth.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$26
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$55
Fastest journey on Sep 20
2 h 21 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
2 h 27 m
Buses on Sep 20
12
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ipswich to Great Yarmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ipswich to Great Yarmouth will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
It's difficult to get from Ipswich to Great Yarmouth without transferring at least 2 times.
P01256 · LE060600 · P01393
P01247 · LE060700 · P01843
P01222 · LE067200 · P01375
P01238 · LE060800 · P01383
P01232 · LE060900 · P01832
P01217 · LE067300 · P01823
P01247 · LE060700 · P01843
P01232 · LE060900 · P01832
P01222 · LE067200 · P01375
P01238 · LE060800 · P01383Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Great Yarmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $24, while a bus costs an average of $82.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$82 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Great Yarmouth:
A train is $59 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ipswich to Great Yarmouth costing on average $82.
Other travel options to Great Yarmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 7m.
Tickets start at around $82 compared to roughly $20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-61.99. The journey takes 5h 7m versus 1h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator Greater Anglia | Departure Time 08:43AM | Arrival Time 11:04AM | Duration 2h21 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Greater Anglia | Departure Time 09:37AM | Arrival Time 12:06PM | Duration 2h29 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Greater Anglia | Departure Time 10:37AM | Arrival Time 01:04PM | Duration 2h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Greater Anglia | Departure Time 10:38AM | Arrival Time 01:04PM | Duration 2h26 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Greater Anglia | Departure Time 11:37AM | Arrival Time 02:06PM | Duration 2h29 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Greater Anglia | Departure Time 11:38AM | Arrival Time 02:04PM | Duration 2h26 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Greater Anglia | Departure Time 12:37PM | Arrival Time 03:04PM | Duration 2h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Greater Anglia | Departure Time 12:38PM | Arrival Time 03:04PM | Duration 2h26 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Greater Anglia | Departure Time 01:37PM | Arrival Time 04:08PM | Duration 2h31 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Greater Anglia | Departure Time 01:38PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 2h27 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Greater Anglia | Departure Time 02:38PM | Arrival Time 04:58PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Greater Anglia | Departure Time 03:38PM | Arrival Time 06:04PM | Duration 2h26 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $81 |
The table below shows live departures for Ipswich to Great Yarmouth buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX717 · NX727 | 6:05 PM Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 6h20 | 12:25 AM Great Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A) | 1 transfer | |
NX717 · NX727 | 8:50 PM Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 5h25 | 2:15 AM Great Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A) | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
NX717 · NX728 · NX727 | 8:15 AM Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 8h10 | 4:25 PM Great Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A) | 2 transfers | |
P01217 · LE067300 · P01823 | 8:43 AM Ipswich station (IPS) | 2h21 | 11:04 AM Great Yarmouth station (GYM) | 2 transfers | |
P01222 · LE067200 · P01375 | 9:37 AM Ipswich station (IPS) | 2h29 | 12:06 PM Great Yarmouth station (GYM) | 2 transfers | |
P01232 · LE060900 · P01832 | 10:37 AM Ipswich station (IPS) | 2h27 | 1:04 PM Great Yarmouth station (GYM) | 2 transfers | |
NX717 · NX727 | 11:15 AM Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 6h55 | 6:10 PM Great Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A) | 1 transfer | |
P01238 · LE060800 · P01383 | 11:37 AM Ipswich station (IPS) | 2h29 | 2:06 PM Great Yarmouth station (GYM) | 2 transfers | |
P01247 · LE060700 · P01843 | 12:37 PM Ipswich station (IPS) | 2h27 | 3:04 PM Great Yarmouth station (GYM) | 2 transfers | |
NX717 · NX727 | 1:30 PM Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 6h10 | 7:40 PM Great Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A) | 1 transfer | |
P01256 · LE060600 · P01393 | 1:37 PM Ipswich station (IPS) | 2h31 | 4:08 PM Great Yarmouth station (GYM) | 2 transfers | |
NX717 · NX727 | 4:05 PM Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 6h10 | 10:15 PM Great Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Ipswich to Great Yarmouth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $65 but you can travel from only $16 by train.
The earliest bus runs at 03:00, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 44 miles (72 km) distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 44 miles (72 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 3:00 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
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A recreated Victorian row preserving former fishermen’s homes and bomb damage, vividly telling everyday life in old Great Yarmouth.
A former defensive gate and prison museum with cells, courtroom displays, and stories of law, order, and medieval town life.
A furnished merchant’s home displaying period rooms and domestic objects, giving a strong sense of Tudor and Stuart prosperity.
The town’s broad sandy seafront, popular for classic seaside walks, views, amusements, and easy access to major attractions.
A bustling historic market area with arcades, shops, and street life, forming the commercial heart of central Great Yarmouth.
A charming network of narrow historic lanes behind the seafront, full of character and closely tied to the fishing town’s past.
Freshly landed Cromer crab from the Norfolk coast, served dressed or in sandwiches. It is prized locally for sweet meat and a long East Anglian fishing tradition.
Kippers are herring split, salted, and smoked. They are a classic Norfolk and Yarmouth breakfast staple linked to the town's historic herring industry.
A battered white fish and chips supper by the seafront is a Great Yarmouth essential, reflecting the town's long-standing seaside resort food culture.
Well-known steak and grill restaurant in a historic building, offering generous portions and a smart but relaxed dining atmosphere.
Popular seafront fish and chip shop known for classic seaside portions, quick service, and dependable quality close to the beach.
Established family-run venue serving fish and chips, seafood, and other British favourites with a traditional, casual seaside feel.
Moderate for a UK seaside town: dining and local transport are reasonable, but summer accommodation and attractions can raise daily costs versus similar coastal destinations.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. Cafes usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Great Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A) -> Market Gates Bus Station, Great Yarmouth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ipswich to Great Yarmouth 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 Great Yarmouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ipswich to Great Yarmouth buses use the Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) to Great Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A) station pair. Use this guide to compare Ipswich and Great Yarmouth 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.
Great Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several eateries are located nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Great Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A). ATMs are available at Great Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A).
Ticket office support is available at Great Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A).
Available at Great Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Great Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A): Accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
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