How to travel from Coventry to Ipswich

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Compare bus and train 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 19m. 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 $66.

Distance: 115 miles (186 km)

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$67

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$105

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$49

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 59m

Average total duration

5h 29m

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2h 49m

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2h 19m

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2h 35m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Greater Anglia

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Coventry to Ipswich is a bus with an average price of $67 (€55).

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

A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Ipswich costing on average $105 (€86).

The fastest way to travel from Coventry to Ipswich is by train with an average journey time of 2h 19m.

Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 29m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Coventry and Ipswich including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Coventry to Ipswich among Omio's users.

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from Coventry to Ipswich

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • West Midlands Trains
    10:10 AM3h25
    Coventry
    1:35 PMIpswich
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    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • West Midlands Trains
    10:10 AM3h25
    Coventry
    1:35 PMIpswich
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    3 transfers

Fastest

  • Avanti West Coast
    5:10 PM2h25
    Coventry
    7:35 PMIpswich
    $1831One-way
    3 transfers

Other options

  • Avanti West Coast
    1:45 PM2h50
    Coventry
    4:35 PMIpswich
    $1821One-way
    3 transfers
  • Avanti West Coast
    3:45 PM2h50
    Coventry
    6:35 PMIpswich
    $1821One-way
    3 transfers
  • Avanti West Coast
    5:45 PM2h50
    Coventry
    8:35 PMIpswich
    $1821One-way
    3 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 bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Coventry to Ipswich is a bus with an average price of $67 (€55).

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

A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Ipswich costing on average $105 (€86).

The fastest way to travel from Coventry to Ipswich is by train with an average journey time of 2h 19m.

Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 29m.

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

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coventry and Ipswich as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Coventry to Ipswich:
  • Trains mostly depart from Coventry station (COV) and arrive in Ipswich station (IPS).
  • Buses mostly depart from Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station and arrive in Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema).
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 Greater Anglia, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains 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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