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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 prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 bus costs an average of $45, and a flight costs an average of $86.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$102 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $247 Average price | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 48m Average total duration 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 3h 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Ipswich:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Ipswich costing on average $102 (€83).
A bus is $179 (€147) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Ipswich costing on average $247 (€202).
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 10m.
Bus takes on average 8h 18m.
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.
- NX540 · NXA8 · NX7174:55 PM9h25Manchester, Coach Station2:20 AMIpswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)$701One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- NX540 · NXA8 · NX7174:55 PM9h25Manchester, Coach Station2:20 AMIpswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)$701One-way2 transfers
Fastest
BA13738:15 PM1h00Manchester Airport9:15 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$4451One-way0 transfers
Other options
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Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+
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C380402:34 PM4h30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)7:04 PMIpswich station (IPS)$951One-way4 transfers- W34191+Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street+P023561:54 PM4h04Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)5:58 PMIpswich station (IPS)$1131One-way2 transfers
- W34095+Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street+P0126810:54 AM4h11Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)3:05 PMIpswich station (IPS)$1131One-way2 transfers
- NX540 · NX737 · NX7179:00 AM8h35Manchester, Coach Station5:35 PMIpswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)$1041One-way2 transfers
- NX540 · NX737 · NX71711:30 AM9h00Manchester, Coach Station8:30 PMIpswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)$1041One-way2 transfers
- NX541 · NX737 · NX7171:20 PM10h05Manchester, Coach Station11:25 PMIpswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)$1041One-way2 transfers
- BA13818:00 AM1h15Manchester Airport9:15 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$2241One-way0 transfers
- BA13694:55 PM1h05Manchester Airport6:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$2611One-way0 transfers
- BA13598:50 AM1h15Manchester Airport10:05 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$3181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Ipswich:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Ipswich costing on average $102 (€83).
A bus is $179 (€147) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Ipswich costing on average $247 (€202).
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 10m.
Bus takes on average 8h 18m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 9 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Ipswich station (IPS).
- 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.
- Travel with Lufthansa, British Airways to go to Ipswich by flight.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Ipswich by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Ipswich by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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