The average bus between Polstead and Ipswich takes 2h 51m and the fastest bus takes 1h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Polstead 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 every 4 hours between Polstead and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 7:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Polstead is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 7:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Groves Close and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Polstead to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Polstead station and arriving at Ipswich station via Groves Close. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Polstead to Ipswich bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, depart from Middle School station.
Polstead to Ipswich bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, arrive at Old Cattle Market Bus Station.
The distance between Polstead and Ipswich is 18.4 km. The road distance is 57 km.
You can take a bus from Middle School to Old Cattle Market Bus Station via Groves Close and Bruff Close in around 2h 31m.