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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 Average price |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Ipswich to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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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).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 2m.
- 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.
- 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 to go to Cambridge by bus.
- Travel with Abellio Greater Anglia to go to Cambridge by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Abellio Greater Anglia.
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