The average bus between Ipswich and Nelson takes 12h 30m and the fastest bus takes 10h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ipswich to Nelson. 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 5 times a day between Ipswich and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 2:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Nelson at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 12h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Ipswich to Nelson? 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 Nelson. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Nelson station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
Ipswich to Nelson bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.
Ipswich to Nelson bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Ipswich and Nelson is 299 km. The road distance is 501 km.
You can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Beech Tree Close via Coach Station, Finchley Road Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 10h 2m.