How to travel from Ipswich to Cambridge

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Compare train and bus for Ipswich to Cambridge

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €15, and a bus costs an average of €21.

Distance: 45 miles (73 km)

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€23

Average price

Cheapest

€35

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1h 50m

Average total duration

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1h 20m

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30m

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3h 7m

Average total duration

2h 37m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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National Express

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from Ipswich to Cambridge

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National Express
12:30PM3h45
Ipswich
04:15PMCambridge
$411One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
12:30PM3h45
Ipswich
04:15PMCambridge
$411One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
12:30PM3h45
Ipswich
04:15PMCambridge
$411One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
04:30AM4h15
Ipswich
08:45AMCambridge
$421One-way
0 transfers
National Express
08:00PM4h45
Ipswich
12:45AMCambridge
$521One-way
0 transfers
National Express
06:45AM3h50
Ipswich
10:35AMCambridge
$531One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ipswich to Cambridge

Travel to Cambridge 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 Cambridge.

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There are 2 options to travel between Ipswich and Cambridge including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Ipswich to Cambridge is a train with an average price of $19 (€15).

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

A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ipswich to Cambridge costing on average $27 (€21).

The fastest way to travel from Ipswich to Cambridge is by train with an average journey time of 1h 18m.

Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 2m.

The distance from Ipswich to Cambridge is approximately 45 miles (73 km).
The average frequency per day from Ipswich to Cambridge is:
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ipswich and Cambridge 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 Cambridge:
  • Trains mostly depart from Ipswich station (IPS) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
  • Buses mostly depart from Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ipswich to Cambridge, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Cambridge by bus.
  • Travel with Abellio Greater Anglia to go to Cambridge by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Ipswich to Cambridge:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Abellio Greater Anglia.
Omio customers who travel from Ipswich to Cambridge often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Kings Cross (KGX), Oxford, London Stansted Airport, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cambridge and these popular destinations at a great price.

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