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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 an average ticket price of €30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €30, while a bus costs an average of €33.
Distance: 66 miles (107 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€30 Average price Cheapest | €33 Average price | €37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m 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 |
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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 €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ipswich to London costing on average €33.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
The journey is about 57m faster (1h 10m by train vs 2h 7m by car) and roughly €8 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€30 vs €37). 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 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:10 AM2h50Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)10:00 AMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station€91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:10 AM2h50Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)10:00 AMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station€91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P013258:42 PM1h05Ipswich station (IPS)9:47 PMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)€141One-way0 transfers
Other options
P671809:42 PM1h05Ipswich station (IPS)10:47 PMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)€141One-way0 transfers
P671657:42 PM1h05Ipswich station (IPS)8:47 PMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)€171One-way0 transfers
P671556:41 PM1h06Ipswich station (IPS)7:47 PMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)€171One-way0 transfers
NX717 · NXA88:50 PM3h50Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)12:40 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€481One-way1 transfer
NX717 · NXA86:05 PM4h15Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)10:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€481One-way1 transfer
NX717 · NXA84:05 PM4h15Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)8:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€481One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to London:
A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ipswich to London costing on average €33.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
- 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 National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to London by train.
- 9 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
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