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Compare bus and train for Norwich to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 39m. 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 train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $31.
Distance: 39 miles (64 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train 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 Norwich to Ipswich:
A train is $55 (€45) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Norwich to Ipswich costing on average $73 (€60).
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 49m.
Travel optionsfrom Norwich to Ipswich
How to get from Norwich to Ipswich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norwich to Ipswich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:55 PM6h35Norwich7:30 PMIpswich$461One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
12:55 PM6h35Norwich7:30 PMIpswich$461One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:05 AM5h30Norwich2:35 PMIpswich$481One-way0 transfers
Other options
1:55 PM5h50Norwich7:45 PMIpswich$811One-way0 transfers
4:05 PM6h20Norwich10:25 PMIpswich$871One-way0 transfers
3:45 AM6h40Norwich10:25 AMIpswich$911One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Ipswich:
A train is $55 (€45) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Norwich to Ipswich costing on average $73 (€60).
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 49m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norwich and Ipswich as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Norwich station (NRW) and arrive in Ipswich station (IPS).
- Buses mostly depart from Norwich, Bus Station and arrive in Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema).
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Ipswich by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Ipswich by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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