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Compare train and bus for Ipswich to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. 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 $8, and a bus costs an average of $34.
Distance: 66 miles (107 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to London:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ipswich to London costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 51m.
Travel optionsfrom Ipswich to London
How to get from Ipswich to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ipswich to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- P477258:43 AM1h17Ipswich station (IPS)10:00 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- P477258:43 AM1h17Ipswich station (IPS)10:00 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- P509228:39 AM1h00Ipswich station (IPS)9:39 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
- P475328:11 AM1h14Ipswich station (IPS)9:25 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$431One-way0 transfers
- P475277:43 AM1h14Ipswich station (IPS)8:57 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$461One-way0 transfers
- P476847:25 AM1h17Ipswich station (IPS)8:42 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$491One-way0 transfers
- NX717 · NXA88:00 AM4h50Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)12:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$571One-way1 transfer
- NX717 · NXA811:15 AM4h35Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)3:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$591One-way1 transfer
- NX717 · NXA81:30 PM4h20Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)5:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$571One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to London:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ipswich to London costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 51m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ipswich and London 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 London Liverpool Street (LST).
- Buses mostly depart from Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to London by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
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