The average bus between Ipswich and Croydon takes 5h 5m and the fastest bus takes 4h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ipswich to Croydon. 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 twice daily between Ipswich and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 11:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Croydon at 1:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ipswich to Croydon? 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 Croydon. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Croydon station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Ipswich to Croydon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.
Ipswich to Croydon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Waterloo Station.
Book your Ipswich to Croydon bus tickets online with National Express, Arriva UK and Abellio London.
The distance between Ipswich and Croydon is 114.6 km. The road distance is 157 km.
You can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Hogarth Crescent via Coach Station, Waterloo Station, and Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road in around 4h 39m.