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Compare train and bus for Ipswich to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, while a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$60 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Oxford:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ipswich to Oxford costing on average $60 (€48).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
Travel optionsfrom Ipswich to Oxford
How to get from Ipswich to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ipswich to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX717 · NX73711:15 AM6h40Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)5:55 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$521One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX717 · NX73711:15 AM6h40Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)5:55 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$521One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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G008639:06 AM2h32Ipswich station (IPS)11:38 AMOxford station (OXF)$1351One-way3 transfers
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W348768:41 AM2h34Ipswich station (IPS)11:15 AMOxford station (OXF)$1351One-way2 transfers
P67063+
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Y154369:06 AM2h39Ipswich station (IPS)11:45 AMOxford station (OXF)$1351One-way2 transfers
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G008679:41 AM2h57Ipswich station (IPS)12:38 PMOxford station (OXF)$1351One-way3 transfers
NX717 · NXA8 · OLOXT1:30 PM7h00Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)8:30 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$781One-way2 transfers
NX717 · NX728 · TAOXF4:05 PM6h50Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)10:55 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$811One-way2 transfers
NX717 · NXA8 · OLOXT6:05 PM6h50Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)12:55 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station$851One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Oxford:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ipswich to Oxford costing on average $60 (€48).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ipswich and Oxford 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 Oxford station (OXF).
- Buses mostly depart from Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Oxford by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Oxford by train.
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