Southampton to Ipswich Buses

Southampton to Ipswich buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Southampton and Ipswich takes 6h 28m and the fastest bus takes 4h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southampton 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.

6h 28m
Duration: 172 mi
Distance: £28
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032 / ...
Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
Take the bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinemabus 717 / ...

6h 24m

£23–41

Southampton to Ipswich bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Southampton and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 2:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 6h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

4:40 PM → 11:25 PM
6h 45m • 2 changes
9:25 PM → 2:20 AM
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4h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

4:55 AM → 10:40 AM
5h 45m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 1:05 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 5:45 PM
8h • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 8:30 PM
9h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:40 AM
5h 25m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 5:35 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
3:15 PM → 8:30 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:40 AM
5h 25m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 5:35 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
3:15 PM → 8:30 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:35 AM → 10:40 AM
5h 5m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 1:05 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 3:35 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 5:35 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:35 AM → 10:40 AM
5h 5m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 1:05 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 3:35 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 5:35 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:35 AM → 10:40 AM
5h 5m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 1:05 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 3:35 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 5:35 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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.

Southampton to Ipswich buses

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Southampton to Ipswich bus times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

4:40 PM → 11:25 PM

9:25 PM → 2:20 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

4:55 AM → 10:40 AM

6:45 AM → 1:05 PM

9:45 AM → 5:45 PM

11:15 AM → 8:30 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:40 AM

7:15 AM → 1:05 PM

11:15 AM → 5:35 PM

3:15 PM → 8:30 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:40 AM

7:15 AM → 1:05 PM

11:15 AM → 5:35 PM

3:15 PM → 8:30 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:35 AM → 10:40 AM

7:00 AM → 1:05 PM

8:45 AM → 3:35 PM

10:15 AM → 5:35 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:35 AM → 10:40 AM

7:00 AM → 1:05 PM

8:45 AM → 3:35 PM

10:15 AM → 5:35 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:35 AM → 10:40 AM

7:00 AM → 1:05 PM

8:45 AM → 3:35 PM

10:15 AM → 5:35 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station

Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station

Bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinema

Bus trips from Southampton

Bus trips to Ipswich

Alternative transport options

9:25 PM → 2:20 AM
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