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Compare train and bus for Cambridge to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €23, while a bus costs an average of €35.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€23 Average price Cheapest | €35 Average price | €16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Cambridge to Ipswich:
A train is €13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cambridge to Ipswich costing on average €35.
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 46m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (1h 15m by train vs 1h 17m by car). Tickets start at around €23 compared to roughly €16 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Cambridge to Ipswich
How to get from Cambridge to Ipswich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cambridge to Ipswich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:46 AM2h14Cambridge12:00 PMIpswich€231One-way0 transfers
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- 9:46 AM2h14Cambridge12:00 PMIpswich€231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:15 AM2h08Cambridge10:23 AMIpswich€231One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:46 AM2h14Cambridge2:00 PMIpswich€231One-way0 transfers
- 8:20 AM3h45Cambridge12:05 PMIpswich€261One-way0 transfers
- 6:55 PM3h30Cambridge10:25 PMIpswich€271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Ipswich:
A train is €21 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cambridge to Ipswich costing on average €43.
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 49m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Ipswich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Ipswich station (IPS).
- Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema).
- Travel with National Express to go to Ipswich by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, Cross Country, Great Northern to go to Ipswich by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
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