The average bus between Ipswich and Polstead takes 2h 33m and the fastest bus takes 1h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ipswich to Polstead. 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 Polstead. 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 Polstead at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Groves Close and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Polstead. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Polstead station via Groves Close. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Ipswich to Polstead bus services, operated by Ipswich Buses, depart from Old Cattle Market Bus Station.
Ipswich to Polstead bus services, operated by Ipswich Buses, arrive at Middle School station.
The distance between Ipswich and Polstead is 18.4 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Middle School via Groves Close and Bruff Close in around 2h 32m.