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Compare train, bus, 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 $49. 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 $49, and a flight costs an average of $87.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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$102 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $236 Average price |
4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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NX540 · NXA8 · NX717Fastest
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Ipswich:
A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Ipswich costing on average $49 (€40).
A train is $55 (€45) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Ipswich costing on average $87 (€71).
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
Bus takes on average 9h 40m.
- Around 11 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema).
- Travel with National Express to go to Ipswich by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, Abellio Greater Anglia, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry to go to Ipswich by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, British Airways to go to Ipswich by flight.
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