How to travel from Coventry to Ipswich

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Compare train and bus for Coventry to Ipswich

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €49. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. 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 €49, and a train costs an average of €62.

Distance: 115 miles (186 km)

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€56

Average price

Cheapest

€85

Average price

5h 59m

Average total duration

5h 29m

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30m

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2h 48m

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Fastest

2h 18m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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National Express

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Abellio Greater Anglia

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from Coventry to Ipswich

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

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Coventry to Ipswich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
06:00PM6h50
Coventry
12:50AMIpswich
$521One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
06:00PM6h50
Coventry
12:50AMIpswich
$521One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
03:10PM6h15
Coventry
09:25PMIpswich
$741One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
07:10PM10h20
Coventry
05:30AMIpswich
$631One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Coventry 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 Coventry to Ipswich.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Coventry and Ipswich including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Coventry to Ipswich is a bus with an average price of $62 (€49).

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

A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Ipswich costing on average $78 (€62).

The fastest way to travel from Coventry to Ipswich is by train with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 20m.

The distance from Coventry to Ipswich is approximately 115 miles (186 km).
The average frequency per day from Coventry to Ipswich is:
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coventry 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 Coventry to Ipswich:
  • Buses mostly depart from Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station and arrive in Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema).
  • Trains mostly depart from Coventry station (COV) and arrive in Ipswich station (IPS).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Coventry to Ipswich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Abellio Greater Anglia, Avanti West Coast to go to Ipswich by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Ipswich by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Coventry 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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