How to travel from Birmingham to Ipswich

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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 €38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. 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 €38, and a train costs an average of €33.

Distance: 132 miles (213 km)

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€84

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€53

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3h 41m

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3h 11m

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6h 57m

Average total duration

6h 27m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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from Birmingham to Ipswich

How to get from Birmingham to Ipswich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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.

National Express
08:30PM9h00
Birmingham
05:30AMIpswich
$801One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
08:30PM9h00
Birmingham
05:30AMIpswich
$801One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
08:30PM9h00
Birmingham
05:30AMIpswich
$801One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Ipswich

Travel to Ipswich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Ipswich.

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There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Ipswich including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Ipswich is a train with an average price of $41 (€33).

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Ipswich:

A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birmingham to Ipswich costing on average $47 (€38).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Ipswich is by train with an average journey time of 3h 18m.

Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 35m.

The distance from Birmingham to Ipswich is approximately 132 miles (213 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Ipswich is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Ipswich:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Ipswich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry to go to Ipswich by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Ipswich by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Ipswich often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Liverpool Street (LST), London Stansted Airport, Norwich, Stratford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ipswich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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