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Compare bus and train 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 $46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. 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 $46, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$66 Average price Cheapest | $186 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Bristol:
A bus is $120 (€98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ipswich to Bristol costing on average $186 (€152).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 26m.
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How to get from Ipswich to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ipswich to Bristol is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:43 AM3h15Ipswich10:58 AMBristol$1931One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:43 AM3h15Ipswich10:58 AMBristol$1931One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- 7:43 AM3h15Ipswich10:58 AMBristol$1931One-way2 transfers
Other options
- 5:41 AM3h16Ipswich8:57 AMBristol$1931One-way2 transfers
- 6:42 AM3h20Ipswich10:02 AMBristol$1931One-way2 transfers
- 5:15 AM3h21Ipswich8:36 AMBristol$1931One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Bristol:
A bus is $120 (€98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ipswich to Bristol costing on average $186 (€152).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 26m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ipswich and Bristol as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ipswich station (IPS) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia to go to Bristol by train.
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