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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 an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 9m. 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 $19, while a bus costs an average of $76.
Distance: 39 miles (64 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m 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 |  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 Norwich to Ipswich
Compare the available ways to get from Norwich to Ipswich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Ipswich:
A train is $57 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Norwich to Ipswich costing on average $76.
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 52m.
You'll arrive about 34m sooner (39m by train vs 1h 13m by car). Tickets start at around $19 compared to roughly $17 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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.
FlixBus5:50 AM 1h15 Norwich, Bus Station 7:05 AM Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
5:50 AM 1h15 Norwich, Bus Station 7:05 AM Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- P02354
8:00 AM 0h38 Norwich station (NRW) 8:38 AM Ipswich station (IPS) $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- P01270
12:00 PM 0h39 Norwich station (NRW) 12:39 PM Ipswich station (IPS) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers - P01279
1:00 PM 0h39 Norwich station (NRW) 1:39 PM Ipswich station (IPS) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers - P01266
11:30 AM 0h39 Norwich station (NRW) 12:09 PM Ipswich station (IPS) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX727 · NX717
10:05 AM 5h30 Norwich, Bus Station 3:35 PM Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) $84 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX727 · NX717
1:50 AM 5h35 Norwich, Bus Station 7:25 AM Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) $84 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX727 · NX717
7:15 AM 5h50 Norwich, Bus Station 1:05 PM Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) $84 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Ipswich:
A train is $57 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Norwich to Ipswich costing on average $76.
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 52m.
- 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 National Express, 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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