Portsmouth to Ipswich bus

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Cheap bus tickets from Portsmouth to Ipswich

Showing times and prices for Jan 21

Cheapest

$20

Average

$27

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

04:49PM7h56

Portsmouth

12:45AMIpswich

$201One-way

0 transfers

05:00PM7h45

Portsmouth

12:45AMIpswich

$201One-way

0 transfers

12:19PM7h06

Portsmouth

07:25PMIpswich

$201One-way

0 transfers

12:30PM6h55

Portsmouth

07:25PMIpswich

$461One-way

0 transfers

Portsmouth to Ipswich bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
National ExpressNational Express	05:00PM Portsmouth	7h45	12:45AM Ipswich	0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNational Express	04:49PM Portsmouth	7h56	12:45AM Ipswich	0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNational Express	12:19PM Portsmouth	7h06	07:25PM Ipswich	0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNational Express	12:30PM Portsmouth	6h55	07:25PM Ipswich	0 transfersDirect
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Bus times from Portsmouth to Ipswich

Showing times and prices for Jan 21

Fastest Journey

6 h 55 m

Average

7 h 26 m

Buses per day

Distance

209 km

Of the 4 buses that leave Portsmouth for Ipswich every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

12:30PM6h55

Portsmouth

07:25PMIpswich

$461One-way

0 transfers

12:19PM7h06

Portsmouth

07:25PMIpswich

$201One-way

0 transfers

05:00PM7h45

Portsmouth

12:45AMIpswich

$201One-way

0 transfers

04:49PM7h56

Portsmouth

12:45AMIpswich

$201One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Portsmouth to Ipswich

Buses from Portsmouth to Ipswich run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€19) if you book in advance.

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

Distance

129 miles (209 km)

Average bus duration

7h 43m

Cheapest ticket price

$21 (€19)

Buses per day

Bus providers

Fastest bus

7h 6m

First bus

02:15

Last bus

21:28

Price information

Bus providers: National Express from Portsmouth to Ipswich

Travel from Portsmouth to Ipswich from $21 (€18) with Omio’s bus partners National Express! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.

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

National Express from Portsmouth to Ipswich bus information:

Average Duration: 6 h 36 min
Cheapest Price: $21
National Express frequency: 2 a day

FAQs: Bus from Portsmouth to Ipswich

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

Cheap bus tickets from Portsmouth to Ipswich can start from as little as $21 (€19) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Portsmouth to Ipswich is $51 (€46); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The bus time between Portsmouth and Ipswich is on average 7 h 6 min for the 130 mile (209 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Portsmouth to Ipswich by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Portsmouth to Ipswich leaves at 2: 15AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Portsmouth to Ipswich leaves at 9: 28PM.

There are 5 buses a day from Portsmouth to Ipswich which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.

When taking a bus from Portsmouth to Ipswich, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Ipswich. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Portsmouth and Ipswich and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.

The cheapest month for a bus from Portsmouth to Ipswich is November.

You have options as you can travel to Ipswich from Portsmouth 2 different ways: train or bus.