The average bus between Ipswich and Melton Mowbray takes 8h 9m and the fastest bus takes 6h. The bus service runs several times per day from Ipswich to Melton Mowbray. 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 4 times a day between Ipswich and Melton Mowbray. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Melton Mowbray at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 8h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ipswich to Melton Mowbray? 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 Melton Mowbray. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Melton Mowbray station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
Ipswich to Melton Mowbray bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.
Ipswich to Melton Mowbray bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Windsor Street station.
The distance between Ipswich and Melton Mowbray is 159.3 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Windsor Street via Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 6h 10m.