How to travel from Ipswich to Norwich

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Compare train and bus 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 bus costs an average of $31.

Distance: 39 miles (64 km)

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$22

Average price

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$71

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$17

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 11m

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41m

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30m

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2h 2m

Average total duration

1h 32m

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1h 13m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Greater Anglia

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Ipswich to Norwich is a train with an average price of $22 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Norwich:

A train is $49 (€40) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ipswich to Norwich costing on average $71 (€58).

The fastest way to travel from Ipswich to Norwich is by train with an average journey time of 41m.

Other travel options to Norwich take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 32m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Ipswich and Norwich including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Ipswich to Norwich among Omio's users.

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from Ipswich to Norwich

How to get from Ipswich to Norwich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Ipswich to Norwich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    12:30 PM6h00
    Ipswich
    6:30 PMNorwich
    $471One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    12:30 PM6h00
    Ipswich
    6:30 PMNorwich
    $471One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    7:15 AM5h25
    Ipswich
    12:40 PMNorwich
    $611One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National Express
    10:15 AM6h35
    Ipswich
    4:50 PMNorwich
    $471One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    9:00 PM6h45
    Ipswich
    3:45 AMNorwich
    $871One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ipswich to Norwich

Travel to Norwich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ipswich to Norwich.

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There are 2 options to travel between Ipswich and Norwich including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Ipswich to Norwich is a train with an average price of $22 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Norwich:

A train is $49 (€40) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ipswich to Norwich costing on average $71 (€58).

The fastest way to travel from Ipswich to Norwich is by train with an average journey time of 41m.

Other travel options to Norwich take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 32m.

The distance from Ipswich to Norwich is approximately 39 miles (64 km).
The average frequency per day from Ipswich to Norwich is:
  • 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ipswich to Norwich:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ipswich to Norwich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Norwich by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Norwich by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ipswich to Norwich with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Ipswich to Norwich often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Cambridge, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Norwich and these popular destinations at a great price.

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