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Compare train and bus for Ipswich to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. 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 €34, and a train costs an average of €54.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€45 Average price Cheapest | €143 Average price |
6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Ipswich to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Ipswich to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Ipswich to Bristol
Travel to Bristol 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 Bristol.
There are 2 ways to get from Ipswich to Bristol: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel to Bristol from Ipswich is a bus with an average price of $54 (€49).
This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Bristol:
Taking a bus costs $8 (€7) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $62 (€56).
The fastest way to get to Bristol from Ipswich is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 16 min.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 8 h 5 min of travel time.
The distance from Ipswich to Bristol is approximately 165 miles (266 km).
The average frequency per day from Ipswich to Bristol is:
- Around 6 buses per day.
- 5 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Ipswich to Bristol as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Ipswich to Bristol:
The following travel companies offer services from Ipswich to Bristol:
- Travel with National Express to go to Bristol by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find National Express Ipswich to Bristol tickets on Omio for $54 (€49).
- Great Western Rail or Abellio Greater Anglia can take you to Bristol by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Great Western Rail from Ipswich to Bristol for $62 (€56).
Yes, there are direct services available from Ipswich to Bristol with the following travel companies:
- Direct services by bus with.
- Direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bristol as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Ipswich and Bristol.
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