When traveling from Ipswich to Edinburgh, where do I depart from Ipswich and where do I arrive in Edinburgh?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Ipswich to Edinburgh: Most travelers take a bus from Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) to Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Which travel companies can take me from Ipswich to Edinburgh?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Ipswich to Edinburgh: You can travel to Edinburgh from Ipswich by bus with National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $37 (€32) with National Express from Ipswich to Edinburgh. You can take a flight from Ipswich to Edinburgh with easyJet or British Airways. Cheap tickets can be found for $38 (€33) with easyJet from Ipswich to Edinburgh. You can go to Edinburgh from Ipswich by train with East Coast, Virgin Trains, Lumo or Abellio Greater Anglia. You'll see cheap train tickets for $81 (€70) with East Coast from Ipswich to Edinburgh on Omio.

Is there a way to travel directly from Ipswich to Edinburgh?

Yes, there are direct routes from Ipswich to Edinburgh with the following travel companies: You'll find direct buses with. You'll find direct flights with. You can book a direct train with. Direct services to Edinburgh tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Ipswich to Edinburgh from $34 (€30) - travel by Train, Bus, Flight or Ferry

Travel Information from Ipswich to Edinburgh

Distance	321 miles (517 km)
Available travel modes	Train, bus or flight
Ticket price range	$25 - $81
Cheapest mode	Flight • $25 (€21) • 1 h 15 min
Fastest mode	Flight • $25 (€21) • 1 h 15 min
Popular travel companies	National Express, easyJet or East Coast

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 321 miles (517 km) from Ipswich to Edinburgh. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express, easyJet or East Coast among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Ipswich to Edinburgh.

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	Train	Bus	Flight
Cheapest price	€52	€30Cheapest	€33
Average price	€106	€71Cheapest	€76
Average duration	5h 20m	13h 55m	1h 15m
Direct Options
First departure	1:40 AM	1:40 AM	3:15 AM
Last departure	6:30 PM	10:15 PM	10:50 PM
No. of daily departures	6	2	35
Companies	Avanti West Coast London North Eastern Railway Lumo Greater Anglia	National Express	British Airways easyJet

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from Ipswich to Edinburgh

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

Our recommendation

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

04:35PM14h05

Ipswich

06:40AMEdinburgh

$481One-way

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Cheapest

04:35PM14h05

Ipswich

06:40AMEdinburgh

$481One-way

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Fastest

04:45PM13h55

Ipswich

06:40AMEdinburgh

$691One-way

0 transfers

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All travel companies: Airlines, Train and Bus from Ipswich to Edinburgh

London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast and National Express will get you from Ipswich to Edinburgh at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Train Companies

Bus Companies

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LNER is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local services. Its most popular routes include London to Edinburgh, London to Leeds, and London to York. LNER offers a variety of train types, including the Azuma, InterCity 225, and HST. The Azuma is a modern, high-speed train that offers comfortable seating and onboard Wi-Fi. The InterCity 225 is a classic train that offers a more traditional experience. The HST is a high-speed train that offers a smooth ride and plenty of legroom. LNER offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak. Advance tickets are the cheapest option and must be booked in advance. Anytime tickets are more expensive but can be used at any time. Off-Peak tickets are the most affordable option for travelling during off-peak times. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. LNER also offers a range of discounts and special offers, making it an affordable and convenient way to travel.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Ipswich - Edinburgh travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

British Airways (BA) is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom with its headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Known as a full-service global airline, BA offers low fares year-round to destinations around the globe and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia. BA is also the second largest airline based in the UK in terms of its fleet size and number of passengers carried.

EasyJet is a British multinational budget airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN) and the largest UK-based airline based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to more than 150 destinations in Europe and North Africa, making it a very popular low-cost carrier for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, tickets are non-refundable, and no complimentary snacks are served onboard. All easyJet fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for travelers bringing hand luggage and checked luggage.

FAQs: Travel from Ipswich to Edinburgh

FAQs: Travel to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh.

There are 3 options to travel to Edinburgh from Ipswich including taking a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Ipswich to Edinburgh is a flight with an average price of $25 (€21).

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

A flight is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Ipswich to Edinburgh costing on average $37 (€32).

A flight is $57 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ipswich to Edinburgh costing on average $81 (€70).

The fastest way from Ipswich to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 15 min.

There are alternative travel options to Edinburgh that take longer:

Bus takes 13 h 55 min on average.

Getting to Edinburgh by train takes 5 h 20 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 321 miles (517 km) between Ipswich and Edinburgh.

The average frequency per day from Ipswich to Edinburgh is:

Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Ipswich to Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Ipswich to Edinburgh:

Most travelers take a bus from Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) to Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Ipswich to Edinburgh:

You can travel to Edinburgh from Ipswich by bus with National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $37 (€32) with National Express from Ipswich to Edinburgh.
You can take a flight from Ipswich to Edinburgh with easyJet or British Airways. Cheap tickets can be found for $38 (€33) with easyJet from Ipswich to Edinburgh.
You can go to Edinburgh from Ipswich by train with East Coast, Virgin Trains, Lumo or Abellio Greater Anglia. You'll see cheap train tickets for $81 (€70) with East Coast from Ipswich to Edinburgh on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Ipswich to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:

You'll find direct buses with.
You'll find direct flights with.
You can book a direct train with.

Direct services to Edinburgh tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Omio customers who travel from Ipswich to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester or Aberdeen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.

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