The average bus between Ipswich and Chatham takes 8h 27m and the fastest bus takes 6h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ipswich to Chatham. 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 Ipswich and Chatham. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Chatham at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Osborne Street and take an average of 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Ipswich to Chatham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Chatham station via Osborne Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
Ipswich to Chatham bus services, operated by Ipswich Buses, depart from Old Cattle Market Bus Station.
Ipswich to Chatham bus services, operated by Ipswich Buses, arrive at Railway Station New Cut.
The distance between Ipswich and Chatham is 87.1 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Railway Station New Cut via Osborne Street, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 48m.