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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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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$21 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Ipswich to Braintree is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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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).
Other travel options to Braintree take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Ipswich station (IPS) and arrive in Braintree station (BTR).
- Travel with National Express to go to Braintree by bus.
- Travel with Abellio Greater Anglia to go to Braintree by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
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