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Compare bus and train for Ipswich to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $77 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 24m. 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 $77, while a train costs an average of $85.
Distance: 136 miles (219 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$77 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Southampton
Compare the available ways to get from Ipswich to Southampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Southampton:
A bus is $9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ipswich to Southampton costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 28m.
Tickets start at around $77 compared to roughly $55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$21. The journey takes 5h 58m versus 3h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Ipswich to Southampton
How to get from Ipswich to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ipswich to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:30 PM 8h50 Ipswich 9:20 PM Southampton $66 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
12:30 PM 8h50 Ipswich 9:20 PM Southampton $66 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:50 PM 8h10 Ipswich 3:00 AM Southampton $79 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5:05 PM 8h55 Ipswich 2:00 AM Southampton $74 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Southampton:
A bus is $9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ipswich to Southampton costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 28m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ipswich and Southampton 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 Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Greater Anglia to go to Southampton by train.
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