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Compare bus and train 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 $45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. 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 $45, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$91 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Birmingham to Ipswich:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Ipswich costing on average $91 (€75).
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Ipswich
How to get from Birmingham to Ipswich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Ipswich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX541 · NXA8 · NX7176:45 PM7h35Birmingham, Coach Station2:20 AMIpswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)$661One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- NX541 · NXA8 · NX7176:45 PM7h35Birmingham, Coach Station2:20 AMIpswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)$661One-way2 transfers
Fastest
F10239 · LE156900+
Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street+
W336931:17 PM3h40Birmingham New Street (BHM)4:57 PMIpswich station (IPS)$911One-way3 transfers
Other options
- F10237 · LE156800+Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street+W335471:47 PM3h41Birmingham New Street (BHM)5:28 PMIpswich station (IPS)$721One-way3 transfers
- Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street+F10235 · LE156700+C013632:17 PM3h40Birmingham New Street (BHM)5:57 PMIpswich station (IPS)$911One-way3 transfers
- Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street+F10243 · LE157100+W3377612:17 PM3h40Birmingham New Street (BHM)3:57 PMIpswich station (IPS)$971One-way3 transfers
- NX541 · NX737 · NX71712:35 PM7h55Birmingham, Coach Station8:30 PMIpswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)$821One-way2 transfers
- NX777 · NX7171:00 AM6h45Birmingham, Coach Station7:45 AMIpswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)$891One-way1 transfer
- NX777 · NX7176:05 AM7h00Birmingham, Coach Station1:05 PMIpswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)$891One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Ipswich:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Ipswich costing on average $91 (€75).
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Ipswich as scheduled services by bus and train 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 National Express to go to Ipswich by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Ipswich by train.
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