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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 train with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €31, and a bus costs an average of €38.
Distance: 136 miles (219 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€55 Average price | €55 Average price Cheapest |
6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Ipswich to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Southampton:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ipswich to Southampton costing on average $48 (€38).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 45m.
- Around 10 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, Abellio Greater Anglia to go to Southampton by train.
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