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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 an average ticket price of $84 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 54m. 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 bus costs an average of $84, while a train costs an average of $113.
Distance: 87 miles (141 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$113 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Northampton to Ipswich
Compare the available ways to get from Northampton to Ipswich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Ipswich:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Ipswich costing on average $113.
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
Tickets start at around $113 compared to roughly $39 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$74. The journey takes 2h 24m 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 AM 6h50 Northampton 12:05 PM Ipswich $70 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:15 AM 6h50 Northampton 12:05 PM Ipswich $70 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:15 AM 6h50 Northampton 12:05 PM Ipswich $70 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:15 AM 7h10 Northampton 10:25 AM Ipswich $71 1 One-way 0 transfers6:40 PM 7h10 Northampton 1:50 AM Ipswich $80 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Ipswich:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Ipswich costing on average $113.
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Ipswich station (IPS).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema).
- Travel with National Express to go to Ipswich by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains to go to Ipswich by train.
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