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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 bus with prices starting from $66. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 87 miles (141 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$94 Average price | $80 Average price Cheapest |
3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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FAQs: Travel from Northampton to Ipswich
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Ipswich:
A train is $23 (€19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Northampton to Ipswich costing on average $66 (€54).
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
- Around 6 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 Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Ipswich by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Ipswich by bus.
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