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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 $53. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 35m. 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 $53, and a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 196 miles (316 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$116 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Ipswich:
A bus is $42 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Ipswich costing on average $116 (€95).
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 33m.
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How to get from Liverpool to Ipswich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Ipswich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6:15 PM11h15Liverpool5:30 AMIpswich$531One-way0 transfers
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- 6:15 PM11h15Liverpool5:30 AMIpswich$531One-way0 transfers
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- 6:15 PM11h15Liverpool5:30 AMIpswich$531One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Ipswich:
A bus is $42 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Ipswich costing on average $116 (€95).
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 33m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 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, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry to go to Ipswich by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Ipswich by bus.
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