How to travel from Manchester to Ipswich

There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Ipswich: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Ipswich from Manchester is by taking a bus, which costs on average $24 (€21).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Manchester to Ipswich:

Taking a bus costs $41 (€35) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $65 (€56) for the same trip.

Taking a bus costs $24 (€21) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $48 (€42).

The fastest way to get to Ipswich from Manchester is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h.

Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:

Getting to Ipswich by bus takes 9 h on average.

Train takes on average 4 h.

Ipswich is approximately 172 miles (277 km) away from Manchester.

The average frequency per day from Manchester to Ipswich is:

• Around 25 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Manchester to Ipswich as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Manchester to Ipswich:

• Most travelers catch their bus from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema).

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Manchester to Ipswich:

• You can go to Ipswich from Manchester by bus with National Express. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $24 (€21) with National Express from Manchester to Ipswich on Omio.
• You can take a flight from Manchester to Ipswich with British Airways or Lufthansa. Cheap tickets can be found for $65 (€56) with British Airways from Manchester to Ipswich.
• You can go to Ipswich from Manchester by train with East Midlands Trains, Virgin Trains, East Coast, Abellio Greater Anglia or CrossCountry. You'll see cheap train tickets for $48 (€42) with East Midlands Trains from Manchester to Ipswich on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Ipswich with the following travel companies:

• Take a direct bus with.
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Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Ipswich as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Manchester and Ipswich.