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Manchester to Ipswich buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Ipswich takes 9h 48m and the fastest bus takes 7h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Ipswich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 48m
Duration
269 mi
Distance
£60
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 541 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus bus 737
  3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinemabus bus 717 / ...
9h 31m
£51–127

Manchester to Ipswich bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Manchester and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 9h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Ipswich.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 268.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinema via Milton Keynes Coachway and Coach Station in around 9h 31m.

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