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Compare train and bus for Milton Keynes to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €51, while a train costs an average of €71.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€71 Average price | €51 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Milton Keynes to Ipswich
Compare the available ways to get from Milton Keynes to Ipswich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Ipswich:
A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Ipswich costing on average €71.
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
Tickets start at around €71 compared to roughly €31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€40. The journey takes 2h 30m versus 2h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Milton Keynes to Ipswich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milton Keynes to Ipswich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:20 AM 5h45 Milton Keynes 12:05 PM Ipswich €50 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:20 AM 5h45 Milton Keynes 12:05 PM Ipswich €50 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:20 AM 5h45 Milton Keynes 12:05 PM Ipswich €50 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Ipswich:
A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Ipswich costing on average €71.
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milton Keynes and Ipswich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) and arrive in Ipswich station (IPS).
- Buses mostly depart from Milton Keynes, Coachway and arrive in Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema).
- Travel with Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains to go to Ipswich by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Ipswich by bus.
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