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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 an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €24, while a bus costs an average of €40.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€24 Average price Cheapest | €40 Average price | €18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare ways to travel from Ipswich to Cambridge
Compare the available ways to get from Ipswich to Cambridge, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Cambridge:
A train is €17 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ipswich to Cambridge costing on average €40.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 56m.
Tickets start at around €24 compared to roughly €18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€5. The journey takes 1h 18m versus 1h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Ipswich to Cambridge
How to get from Ipswich to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ipswich to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:10 PM 4h40 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) 3:50 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) €16 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
11:10 PM 4h40 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) 3:50 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) €16 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- P02113
11:21 AM 1h19 Ipswich station (IPS) 12:40 PM Cambridge station (CBG) €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- P02103
9:21 AM 1h19 Ipswich station (IPS) 10:40 AM Cambridge station (CBG) €24 1 One-way 0 transfers - P02108
10:20 AM 1h22 Ipswich station (IPS) 11:42 AM Cambridge station (CBG) €24 1 One-way 0 transfers - P02098
8:19 AM 1h22 Ipswich station (IPS) 9:41 AM Cambridge station (CBG) €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX717 · NX727
8:50 PM 2h45 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) 11:35 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) €43 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX717 · NX727
6:05 PM 3h30 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) 9:35 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) €43 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX717 · NX727
4:05 PM 3h55 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) 8:00 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) €43 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Cambridge:
A train is €17 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ipswich to Cambridge costing on average €40.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 56m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses 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.
- 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).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Cambridge by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Cambridge by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
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