The average bus between Braintree and Ipswich takes 2h 46m and the fastest bus takes 2h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Braintree to Ipswich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Braintree and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Braintree is at 5:09 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 7:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Braintree to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Braintree station and arriving at Ipswich station via Head Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Braintree to Ipswich bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Interchange station.
Braintree to Ipswich bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Willis Building station.
The distance between Braintree and Ipswich is 45.9 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Interchange to Willis Building via Head Street in around 2h 40m.