The average bus between Margate and Ipswich takes 8h 10m and the fastest bus takes 7h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Margate 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.
Buses run 4 times a day between Margate and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 2:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road and take an average of 8h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 30m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Margate to Ipswich? 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 Margate to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Ipswich station via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
Margate to Ipswich bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.
Margate to Ipswich bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Cardinal Park Cinema station.
Book your Margate to Ipswich bus tickets online with National Express, Go Ahead London and Abellio London.
The distance between Margate and Ipswich is 77 km. The road distance is 266 km.
You can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Cardinal Park Cinema via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Stamford Street, Southwark St /Blackfriars Road, and Coach Station in around 7h 8m.