Travel Information from Ipswich to Bristol
| 165 miles (266 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $54 - $62 | |
| Bus • $54 (€49) • 8 h 5 min | |
| Train • $62 (€56) • 3 h 16 min | |
| National Express or Great Western Rail |
Travel 165 miles (266 km) by train or bus between Ipswich and Bristol. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or Great Western Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Ipswich to Bristol.
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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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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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