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Compare bus and train for Ipswich to Norwich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. 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 $10, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 39 miles (64 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$20 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Norwich:
A train is $59 (€47) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ipswich to Norwich costing on average $79 (€63).
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 32m.
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How to get from Ipswich to Norwich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ipswich to Norwich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:00 PM6h45Ipswich3:45 AMNorwich$771One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
9:00 PM6h45Ipswich3:45 AMNorwich$771One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:45 AM5h55Ipswich1:40 PMNorwich$861One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Norwich:
A train is $59 (€47) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ipswich to Norwich costing on average $79 (€63).
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 32m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ipswich and Norwich 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 Norwich station (NRW).
- Buses mostly depart from Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) and arrive in Norwich, Bus Station.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Norwich by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
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