Derby to Ipswich Buses

Derby to Ipswich buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Derby and Ipswich takes 7h 13m and the fastest bus takes 5h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Derby 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.

7h 13m
Duration: 181 mi
Distance: £33
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
Take the bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinemabus 717 / ...

7h 10m

£27–49

Derby to Ipswich bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Derby and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 2:20 AM. All services require a transfer at St Margaret's Bus Station and take an average of 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:05 PM → 2:20 AM
Arrives next day
8h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

12:55 AM → 7:25 AM
6h 30m • 2 changes
2:40 AM → 10:40 AM
8h • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 1:05 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 3:35 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

12:55 AM → 7:25 AM
6h 30m • 2 changes
2:40 AM → 10:40 AM
8h • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 1:05 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 3:35 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

12:55 AM → 7:25 AM
6h 30m • 2 changes
2:40 AM → 10:40 AM
8h • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 1:05 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 3:45 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

12:55 AM → 7:45 AM
6h 50m • 2 changes
2:40 AM → 10:40 AM
8h • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 1:05 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 3:35 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

1:10 AM → 7:45 AM
6h 35m • 2 changes
2:40 AM → 10:40 AM
8h • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 1:05 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 3:35 PM
8h • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:55 AM → 7:25 AM
6h 30m • 2 changes
2:25 AM → 10:40 AM
8h 15m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 1:05 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 3:35 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
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