The average bus between Rayleigh and Ipswich takes 3h 41m and the fastest bus takes 2h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rayleigh 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 Rayleigh and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 2:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 31m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rayleigh 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 Rayleigh to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Ipswich station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Rayleigh to Ipswich bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.
Rayleigh to Ipswich bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Cardinal Park Cinema station.
The distance between Rayleigh and Ipswich is 64.8 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a bus from The Library to Cardinal Park Cinema via Bus Station and Coach Station in around 3h 49m.