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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ipswich and Chester takes 9h 45m and the fastest bus takes 8h. The bus service runs several times per day from Ipswich to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 45m
Duration
282 mi
Distance
£43
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Ipswich to Chester bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Ipswich and Chester. The earliest departure is at 2:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Chester at 5:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 9h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFlixBus11h • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFlixBus10h 30m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressFlixBus8h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFlixBus11h • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFlixBus10h 30m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressFlixBus8h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFlixBus11h • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFlixBus10h 30m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressFlixBus8h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFlixBus11h • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFlixBus10h 30m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressFlixBus8h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFlixBus8h • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFlixBus10h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressFlixBus8h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFlixBus8h • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFlixBus10h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressFlixBus8h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFlixBus11h • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFlixBus10h 30m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ipswich to Chester? 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.

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  • Distance: 282 mi
  • Duration: 9h 45m

What companies run services between Ipswich, England and Chester, England?

You can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Chester Bus Interchange via Coach Station, Finchley Road Station, and London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) in around 9h 26m.

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