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Compare train and bus for Ipswich to Braintree
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Braintree 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 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, while a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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You'll arrive about 1m sooner (52m by train vs 53m by car). Tickets start at around $23 compared to roughly $12 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.
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Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ipswich to Braintree is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:53 AM 0h58 Ipswich 9:51 AM Braintree $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:53 AM 0h58 Ipswich 9:51 AM Braintree $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:53 AM 0h58 Ipswich 9:51 AM Braintree $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:53 AM 0h58 Ipswich 10:51 AM Braintree $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ipswich and Braintree as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ipswich station (IPS) and arrive in Braintree station (BTR).
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Braintree by train.
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