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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 prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 321 miles (518 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$122 Average price | $118 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest | $183 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 33m Average total duration 13h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 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 |
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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 flight is $32 (€26) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ipswich to Edinburgh costing on average $118 (€94).
A flight is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ipswich to Edinburgh costing on average $122 (€97).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 43m.
Bus takes on average 13h 3m.
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.
- 3:50 PM15h00Ipswich6:50 AMEdinburgh$971One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:50 PM15h00Ipswich6:50 AMEdinburgh$971One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:50 PM15h00Ipswich6:50 AMEdinburgh$971One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 2:30 AM16h05Ipswich6:35 PMEdinburgh$1341One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Edinburgh:
A flight is $32 (€26) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ipswich to Edinburgh costing on average $118 (€94).
A flight is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ipswich to Edinburgh costing on average $122 (€97).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 43m.
Bus takes on average 13h 3m.
- Around 33 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 London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Greater Anglia to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- 24 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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