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Compare bus and train for Ipswich to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €65 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 54m. 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 bus costs an average of €65, while a train costs an average of €83.
Distance: 87 miles (141 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€83 Average price | €65 Average price Cheapest | €33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Ipswich to Northampton
Compare the available ways to get from Ipswich to Northampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Northampton:
A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ipswich to Northampton costing on average €83.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 59m.
Tickets start at around €83 compared to roughly €33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€49. The journey takes 2h 24m versus 2h 6m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Ipswich to Northampton
How to get from Ipswich to Northampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ipswich to Northampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:00 PM 4h55 Ipswich 1:55 AM Northampton €76 1 One-way 2 transfers
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9:00 PM 4h55 Ipswich 1:55 AM Northampton €76 1 One-way 2 transfers
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9:00 PM 4h55 Ipswich 1:55 AM Northampton €76 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Northampton:
A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ipswich to Northampton costing on average €83.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 59m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ipswich and Northampton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ipswich station (IPS) and arrive in Northampton station (NMP).
- Buses mostly depart from Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
- Travel with National Express to go to Northampton by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains to go to Northampton by train.
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