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Compare bus and train for Thetford to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thetford to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €26, while a bus costs an average of €57.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€26 Average price Cheapest | €57 Average price | €11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Thetford to Ipswich
Compare the available ways to get from Thetford to Ipswich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Thetford to Ipswich:
A train is €31 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Thetford to Ipswich costing on average €57.
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
Tickets start at around €26 compared to roughly €11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€15. The journey takes 1h 19m versus 54m 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 Thetford to Ipswich
How to get from Thetford to Ipswich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Thetford to Ipswich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C04340+P012579:46 AM 1h23 Thetford station (TTF) 11:09 AM Ipswich station (IPS) €21 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- C04340+P01257
9:46 AM 1h23 Thetford station (TTF) 11:09 AM Ipswich station (IPS) €21 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- C04340+P01257
9:46 AM 1h23 Thetford station (TTF) 11:09 AM Ipswich station (IPS) €21 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- C04342+P01266
10:44 AM 1h25 Thetford station (TTF) 12:09 PM Ipswich station (IPS) €21 1 One-way 1 transfer - C21814+P01248
8:38 AM 1h31 Thetford station (TTF) 10:09 AM Ipswich station (IPS) €21 1 One-way 1 transfer - P66812 · P01261
10:06 AM 1h34 Thetford station (TTF) 11:40 AM Ipswich station (IPS) €21 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX727 · NX717
10:55 AM 4h50 Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) 3:45 PM Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) €60 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX727 · NX717
8:00 AM 5h05 Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) 1:05 PM Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) €60 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX727 · NX717
12:35 PM 5h10 Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) 5:45 PM Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) €60 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Thetford to Ipswich:
A train is €31 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Thetford to Ipswich costing on average €57.
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Thetford and Ipswich as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Thetford station (TTF) and arrive in Ipswich station (IPS).
- Buses mostly depart from Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) and arrive in Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema).
- Travel with National Express to go to Ipswich by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Ipswich by train.
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