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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 196 miles (316 km)
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$120 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest |
4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Liverpool to Ipswich 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 Liverpool to Ipswich:
A bus is $22 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Ipswich costing on average $67 (€54).
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 15m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Ipswich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Ipswich station (IPS).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Abellio Greater Anglia, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry to go to Ipswich by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Ipswich by bus.
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