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Compare train and bus for Northampton to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $59, while a bus costs an average of $68.
Distance: 87 miles (141 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Ipswich:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Northampton to Ipswich costing on average $68 (€55).
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
Tickets start at around $59 (€48) compared to roughly $40 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-19.35 (€-15.63). The journey takes 3h 21m versus 2h 7m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Northampton to Ipswich
How to get from Northampton to Ipswich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Northampton to Ipswich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:15 AM6h50Northampton12:05 PMIpswich$731One-way0 transfers
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- 5:15 AM6h50Northampton12:05 PMIpswich$731One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:15 AM6h50Northampton12:05 PMIpswich$731One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:15 AM7h10Northampton10:25 AMIpswich$731One-way0 transfers
- 6:40 PM7h10Northampton1:50 AMIpswich$831One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Ipswich:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Northampton to Ipswich costing on average $68 (€55).
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Ipswich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema).
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Ipswich station (IPS).
- Travel with Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains, Thameslink, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Ipswich by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Ipswich by bus.
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