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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
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$101 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest |
3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Ipswich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Ipswich:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Ipswich costing on average $50 (€40).
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 55m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Ipswich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema).
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Ipswich station (IPS).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry to go to Ipswich by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Ipswich by bus.
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