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4.6Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Ipswich
How to get from Bristol to Ipswich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Ipswich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:30 PM7h55Bristol10:25 PMIpswichRp441One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:30 PM7h55Bristol10:25 PMIpswichRp441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2:45 PM7h40Bristol10:25 PMIpswichRp531One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:45 PM9h45Bristol6:30 AMIpswichRp501One-way0 transfers
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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from Rp35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. 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 Rp35, and a train costs an average of Rp37.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
Rp51 Average price Cheapest | Rp154 Average price | Rp58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Bristol to Ipswich:
A bus is Rp103 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Ipswich costing on average Rp154.
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Ipswich:
A bus is Rp103 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Ipswich costing on average Rp154.
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Ipswich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Ipswich station (IPS).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema).
- Travel with National Express to go to Ipswich by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Ipswich by train.
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