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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 an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 10m. 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 $24, while a bus costs an average of $73.
Distance: 39 miles (64 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Norwich
Compare the available ways to get from Ipswich to Norwich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Norwich:
A train is $50 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ipswich to Norwich costing on average $73.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
You'll arrive about 33m sooner (40m by train vs 1h 13m by car). Tickets start at around $24 compared to roughly $17 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Ipswich to Norwich
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.
FlixBus11:10 PM 1h15 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) 12:25 AM Norwich, Bus Station $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
11:10 PM 1h15 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) 12:25 AM Norwich, Bus Station $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- P01226
10:07 AM 0h40 Ipswich station (IPS) 10:47 AM Norwich station (NRW) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- P01215
8:41 AM 0h40 Ipswich station (IPS) 9:21 AM Norwich station (NRW) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers - P01220
9:38 AM 0h40 Ipswich station (IPS) 10:18 AM Norwich station (NRW) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers - P01218
9:08 AM 0h40 Ipswich station (IPS) 9:48 AM Norwich station (NRW) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX717 · NX727
8:50 PM 4h45 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) 1:35 AM Norwich, Bus Station $84 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX717 · NX727
6:05 PM 5h40 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) 11:45 PM Norwich, Bus Station $84 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX717 · NX727
4:05 PM 5h55 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) 10:00 PM Norwich, Bus Station $84 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Norwich:
A train is $50 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ipswich to Norwich costing on average $73.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 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 National Express, FlixBus to go to Norwich by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Norwich by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
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