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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 $42. 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 $42, and a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$62 Average price Cheapest | $188 Average price | $71 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 $126 (€103) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Ipswich costing on average $188 (€154).
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
Travel 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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C379565:23 AM3h15Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)8:38 AMIpswich station (IPS)$661One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- W34456+P01215+C379565:23 AM3h15Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)8:38 AMIpswich station (IPS)$661One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- W34456+P01215+C379565:23 AM3h15Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)8:38 AMIpswich station (IPS)$661One-way2 transfers
Other options
G00869_G01067+W35178+P01259+C3760110:33 AM3h33Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:06 PMIpswich station (IPS)$2191One-way3 transfers- G14901+P01263+C3804711:00 AM3h35Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:35 PMIpswich station (IPS)$2191One-way2 transfers
- G14899+C37926+P012509:30 AM3h36Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:06 PMIpswich station (IPS)$2191One-way2 transfers
- NX040 · NXA8 · NX7177:00 PM7h20Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)2:20 AMIpswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)$731One-way2 transfers
- NX040 · NXA8 · NX7173:45 PM7h40Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)11:25 PMIpswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)$761One-way2 transfers
- NX202 · NX727 · NX71710:00 AM7h35Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)5:35 PMIpswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)$1051One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Ipswich:
A bus is $126 (€103) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Ipswich costing on average $188 (€154).
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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