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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ipswich and Southampton takes 6h 54m and the fastest bus takes 5h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ipswich to Southampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 54m
Duration
171 mi
Distance
£28
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Ipswich to Southampton bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Ipswich and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 2:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 4:05 PM which arrives into Southampton at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 6h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express6h 15m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express8h 50m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express7h • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express6h 55m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express5h 50m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express6h 5m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express6h 55m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express5h 50m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express6h 5m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express7h 10m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express6h 20m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express6h 20m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express7h 10m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express6h 20m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express6h 20m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express7h 10m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express6h 20m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express6h 20m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express7h 10m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express6h 20m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express6h 20m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express7h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ipswich to Southampton? 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: 170.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Station via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 2m.

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