4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Ipswich to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $44, while a train costs an average of $110.
Distance: 321 miles (518 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$110 Average price | $107 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $179 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 40m Average total duration 13h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Edinburgh:
A bus is $51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ipswich to Edinburgh costing on average $158.
A bus is $193 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ipswich to Edinburgh costing on average $300.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 14m.
Bus takes on average 13h 40m.
The journey is about 1h 39m faster (5h 44m by train vs 7h 23m by car) and roughly $20 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($158 vs $179). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom 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.
- 4:00 AM13h35Ipswich5:35 PMEdinburgh$671One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4:00 AM13h35Ipswich5:35 PMEdinburgh$671One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:00 AM13h35Ipswich5:35 PMEdinburgh$671One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4:00 PM15h20Ipswich7:20 AMEdinburgh$1381One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 20
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
Sep 26
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Ipswich to Edinburgh
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Edinburgh:
A flight is $63 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ipswich to Edinburgh costing on average $107.
A flight is $65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ipswich to Edinburgh costing on average $110.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 24m.
Bus takes on average 13h 40m.
- Around 35 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ipswich and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Ipswich station (IPS) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Greater Anglia to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- 24 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways.
Travelling from Ipswich to Edinburgh: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
