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Manchester to Ipswich buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Ipswich takes 8h 38m and the fastest bus takes 7h 35m. 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.

8h 38m
Duration
270 mi
Distance
£60
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus bus 540 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus bus A6
  3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinemabus bus 717
7h 52m
£51–122

Manchester to Ipswich bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Manchester and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 4:40 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 Golders Green Station and take an average of 8h 38m. 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: 269.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 38m

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 Golders Green Station and Coach Station in around 7h 52m.

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