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Compare bus, train, and flight for Manchester to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $94 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 59m. 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 $94, while a flight costs an average of $456.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$159 Average price | $94 Average price Cheapest | $456 Average price | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Ipswich
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Ipswich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Ipswich:
A bus is $66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Ipswich costing on average $159.
A bus is $362 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Ipswich costing on average $456.
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 21m.
Bus takes on average 8h 12m.
You'll arrive about 27m sooner (3h 51m by train vs 4h 18m by car). Tickets start at around $159 compared to roughly $90 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Ipswich
How to get from Manchester to Ipswich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Ipswich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:30 AM 10h15 Manchester 7:45 PM Ipswich $60 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:30 AM 10h15 Manchester 7:45 PM Ipswich $60 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:45 PM 9h35 Manchester 1:20 AM Ipswich $62 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:15 PM 11h15 Manchester 6:30 AM Ipswich $71 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Ipswich:
A bus is $66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Ipswich costing on average $159.
A bus is $362 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Ipswich costing on average $456.
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 21m.
Bus takes on average 8h 12m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Ipswich as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema).
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Ipswich station (IPS).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Greater Anglia, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry to go to Ipswich by train.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to Ipswich by flight.
- Travel with National Express to go to Ipswich by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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