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Cheap bus tickets from Ipswich to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Oct 16

Cheapest

$76

Average

$92

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

Cheapest

02:30AM9h50

Ipswich, Quadling Street

12:20PMManchester, Coach Station

$761One-way

2 transfers

2nd Cheapest

09:00PM12h55

Ipswich, Quadling Street

09:55AMManchester, Coach Station

$951One-way

2 transfers

11:30AM9h50

Ipswich, Quadling Street

09:20PMManchester, Coach Station

$961One-way

2 transfers

05:30AM10h20

Ipswich, Quadling Street

03:50PMManchester, Coach Station

$961One-way

2 transfers

03:50PM9h55

Ipswich, Quadling Street

01:45AMManchester, Coach Station

$961One-way

2 transfers

Ipswich to Manchester bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 16

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
National Express	02:30AM Ipswich, Quadling Street	9h50	12:20PM Manchester, Coach Station	2 transfers
National Express	05:30AM Ipswich, Quadling Street	10h20	03:50PM Manchester, Coach Station	2 transfers
National Express	07:45AM Ipswich, Quadling Street	10h20	06:05PM Manchester, Coach Station	2 transfers
National Express	11:30AM Ipswich, Quadling Street	9h50	09:20PM Manchester, Coach Station	2 transfers
National Express	01:30PM Ipswich, Quadling Street	10h25	11:55PM Manchester, Coach Station	2 transfers
National Express	03:50PM Ipswich, Quadling Street	9h55	01:45AM Manchester, Coach Station	2 transfers
National Express	06:50PM Ipswich, Quadling Street	10h55	05:45AM Manchester, Coach Station	2 transfers
National Express	09:00PM Ipswich, Quadling Street	12h55	09:55AM Manchester, Coach Station	2 transfers
This is the last bus of the day.

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How far in advance should I book bus tickets from Ipswich to Manchester?

The best time to book your bus from Ipswich to Manchester is 7 days before departure. See how prices for buses change on the Ipswich to Manchester route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Ipswich to Manchester 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 Manchester.

Buses

from $77

Trains

from $86

Flights

from $125

Bus times from Ipswich to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Oct 16

Fastest Journey

9 h 50 m

Average

10 h 33 m

Buses per day

Distance

278 km

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

Fastest

02:30AM9h50

Ipswich, Quadling Street

12:20PMManchester, Coach Station

$761One-way

2 transfers

Fastest

11:30AM9h50

Ipswich, Quadling Street

09:20PMManchester, Coach Station

$961One-way

2 transfers

2nd Fastest

03:50PM9h55

Ipswich, Quadling Street

01:45AMManchester, Coach Station

$961One-way

2 transfers

07:45AM10h20

Ipswich, Quadling Street

06:05PMManchester, Coach Station

$981One-way

2 transfers

05:30AM10h20

Ipswich, Quadling Street

03:50PMManchester, Coach Station

$961One-way

2 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Ipswich to Manchester

Distance	172 miles (277 km)
Average bus duration	9 h 25 min
Average bus ticket price	$51 (€43)
Direct bus	No
Bus providers	National Express

Buses from Ipswich to Manchester cover the 172 miles (277 km) long journey taking on average 9 h 25 min with our travel partners like National Express. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $51 (€43), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $29 (€25).

Bus providers: National Express from Ipswich to Manchester

Buy your official National Express bus tickets between Ipswich and Manchester from $29 (€25) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.

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 to Manchester from Ipswich, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Bus information from Ipswich to Manchester with National Express:

Average Duration: 9 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: $29

FAQs: Bus from Ipswich to Manchester

FAQs: Take the bus from Ipswich to Manchester 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 Manchester.

Cheap bus tickets from Ipswich to Manchester can start from as little as $29 (€25) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Ipswich to Manchester is $51 (€43); 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 Manchester bus time is 9 h 25 min covering the 172 mile (277 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Ipswich to Manchester leaves at 7: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

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

For the trip from Ipswich to Manchester you can take a bus with National Express. Be sure to check out all possible bus companies that offer services from Ipswich to Manchester on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

The cheapest month to travel from Ipswich to Manchester by bus is July.

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