How to travel from Norwich to Ipswich

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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 $10. 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 $10, and a train costs an average of $10.

Distance: 39 miles (64 km)

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Driving

$19

Average price

Cheapest

$17

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 9m

Average total duration

Fastest

39m

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30m

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1h 13m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Norwich to Ipswich is a train with an average price of $19 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Ipswich:

A train is $58 (€47) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Norwich to Ipswich costing on average $77 (€62).

The fastest way to travel from Norwich to Ipswich is by train with an average journey time of 39m.

Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 44m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Norwich and Ipswich including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Norwich to Ipswich among Omio's users.

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from Norwich to Ipswich

How to get from Norwich to Ipswich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Norwich to Ipswich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greater AngliaP47565
    10:30 AM0h38
    Norwich station (NRW)
    11:08 AMIpswich station (IPS)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greater AngliaP47565
    10:30 AM0h38
    Norwich station (NRW)
    11:08 AMIpswich station (IPS)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Greater AngliaP47555
    9:32 AM0h37
    Norwich station (NRW)
    10:09 AMIpswich station (IPS)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Greater AngliaP47544
    8:30 AM0h39
    Norwich station (NRW)
    9:09 AMIpswich station (IPS)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greater AngliaP47559
    10:00 AM0h39
    Norwich station (NRW)
    10:39 AMIpswich station (IPS)
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greater AngliaP47550
    9:00 AM0h39
    Norwich station (NRW)
    9:39 AMIpswich station (IPS)
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX727 · NX717
    10:05 AM5h40
    Norwich, Bus Station
    3:45 PMIpswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)
    $851One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX727 · NX717
    7:15 AM5h50
    Norwich, Bus Station
    1:05 PMIpswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)
    $851One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX727 · NX717
    11:45 AM6h00
    Norwich, Bus Station
    5:45 PMIpswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)
    $851One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Norwich to Ipswich

Travel to Ipswich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Norwich to Ipswich.

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There are 2 options to travel between Norwich and Ipswich including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Norwich to Ipswich is a train with an average price of $17 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Ipswich:

A train is $60 (€48) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Norwich to Ipswich costing on average $77 (€62).

The fastest way to travel from Norwich to Ipswich is by train with an average journey time of 39m.

Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 44m.

The distance from Norwich to Ipswich is approximately 39 miles (64 km).
The average frequency per day from Norwich to Ipswich is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Norwich to Ipswich:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Norwich to Ipswich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Ipswich by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Norwich to Ipswich:
  • 8 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
Omio customers who travel from Norwich to Ipswich often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Liverpool Street (LST), London Stansted Airport, Stratford, Stansted Mountfitchet. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ipswich and these popular destinations at a great price.

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