How to travel from Ipswich to Braintree

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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 prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a bus costs an average of $23.

Distance: 28 miles (46 km)

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$21

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$23

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1h 22m

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52m

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30m

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1h 45m

Average total duration

1h 15m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Abellio Greater Anglia

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from Ipswich to Braintree

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Greater Anglia
10:44PM0h59
Ipswich
11:43PMBraintree
$391One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Greater Anglia
10:44PM0h59
Ipswich
11:43PMBraintree
$391One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Greater Anglia
10:44PM0h59
Ipswich
11:43PMBraintree
$391One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Greater Anglia
12:11PM1h32
Ipswich
01:43PMBraintree
$391One-way
1 transfer
Greater Anglia
01:11PM1h32
Ipswich
02:43PMBraintree
$391One-way
1 transfer
Greater Anglia
02:11PM1h32
Ipswich
03:43PMBraintree
$391One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Ipswich to Braintree

Travel to Braintree 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 Ipswich to Braintree.

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There are 2 options to travel between Ipswich and Braintree including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Ipswich to Braintree is a train with an average price of $16 (€13).

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

A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ipswich to Braintree costing on average $23 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Ipswich to Braintree is by train with an average journey time of 58m.

Other travel options to Braintree take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 30m.

The distance from Ipswich to Braintree is approximately 28 miles (46 km).
The average frequency per day from Ipswich to Braintree is:
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 5 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ipswich to Braintree:
  • Trains mostly depart from Ipswich station (IPS) and arrive in Braintree station (BTR).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ipswich to Braintree, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Braintree by bus.
  • Travel with Abellio Greater Anglia to go to Braintree by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Ipswich to Braintree:
  • 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Ipswich to Braintree often also extend their vacation to go to London, Chelmsford, Stratford, Colchester, Stansted. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Braintree and these popular destinations at a great price.

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