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Which bus from Bristol to Ipswich is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Bristol to Ipswich. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£40
tomorrow
Thursday
£33
Friday
Saturday
£32
Sunday
£33
Monday

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 45m 20:45 Bristol Coach Station 06:30 Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy £40
National Express 8h 25m 14:00 Bristol Coach Station 22:25 Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy £42
National Express 8h 58m 13:27 Bristol Black Boy Hill 22:25 Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy £42
National Express 8h 56m 13:29 Bristol Clifton Down 22:25 Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy £42
National Express 8h 50m 13:35 Bristol University Queens Rd 22:25 Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy £42
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Ipswich via London, you can save more than £20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 10m
      0
      13:35
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      16:05
      London
      Hammersmith
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      3h 10m
      0
      16:35
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      19:45
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £16
    Travel Time is 2h 15m shorter, and you will save £20

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 45m 20:45 Bristol Coach Station 06:30 Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy £33
National Express 8h 25m 14:00 Bristol Coach Station 22:25 Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy £40
National Express 9h 38m 10:07 Bristol Black Boy Hill 19:45 Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy £40
National Express 8h 58m 13:27 Bristol Black Boy Hill 22:25 Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy £40
National Express 9h 36m 10:09 Bristol Clifton Down 19:45 Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy £40
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Ipswich via London, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 10m
      0
      13:35
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      16:05
      London
      Hammersmith
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      3h 10m
      0
      16:35
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      19:45
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £16
    Travel Time is 2h 15m shorter, and you will save £13

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 15m 21:15 Bristol Coach Station 06:30 Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy £32
National Express 7h 20m 18:30 Bristol Coach Station 01:50 Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy £33
National Express 7h 40m 14:45 Bristol Coach Station 22:25 Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy £38
National Express 8h 5m 14:20 Bristol University Queens Rd 22:25 Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy £38
National Express 8h 13m 14:12 Bristol Black Boy Hill 22:25 Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy £39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Ipswich via London, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 50m
      0
      07:00
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      09:30
      London
      Hammersmith
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • National Express
      2h 55m
      0
      09:55
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      12:50
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £16
    Travel Time is 1h 30m shorter, and you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 15m 21:15 Bristol Coach Station 06:30 Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy £33
National Express 7h 45m 12:00 Bristol Coach Station 19:45 Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy £36
National Express 9h 18m 10:27 Bristol Black Boy Hill 19:45 Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy £36
National Express 9h 16m 10:29 Bristol Clifton Down 19:45 Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy £36
National Express 9h 10m 10:35 Bristol University Queens Rd 19:45 Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy £36
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Ipswich via London, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 50m
      0
      07:00
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      09:30
      London
      Hammersmith
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • National Express
      2h 55m
      0
      09:55
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      12:50
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £16
    Travel Time is 1h 55m shorter, and you will save £13

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Bristol to Ipswich is £28 on 18/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Bristol and Ipswich?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Bristol to Ipswich. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily coaches from Bristol to Ipswich. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 15 daily coaches between Bristol and Ipswich.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 36 coaches from Bristol to Ipswich, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bristol and Ipswich, with 1 offers.

All facts for Bristol to Ipswich bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express that travel daily 15 times by bus from Bristol to Ipswich in one click. Book your Bristol to Ipswich bus ticket starting from £28!

Cheapest Bus £28
Fastest Bus 6h 50m
Earliest Coach 08:00
Latest Coach 21:15
Daily Bus Connections 15 Ø
Distance 266.0 km
Coach Companies National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bristol to Ipswich?

Every day, 15 buses from 1 coach companies leave Bristol for Ipswich. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 03/02/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 02/02
Tuesday 03/02
£40
Wednesday 04/02
Thursday 05/02
£33
Friday 06/02
Saturday 07/02
£39
Sunday 08/02
£33
Monday 09/02
Tuesday 10/02
£34
Wednesday 11/02
£35
Thursday 12/02
Friday 13/02
Saturday 14/02
£34
Sunday 15/02
Monday 16/02
Tuesday 17/02
Wednesday 18/02
£28
Thursday 19/02
Friday 20/02
Saturday 21/02
Sunday 22/02
Monday 23/02
Tuesday 24/02
Wednesday 25/02
Thursday 26/02
Friday 27/02
Saturday 28/02
Sunday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from Bristol to Ipswich

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bristol to Ipswich, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £32, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bristol to Ipswich. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £34.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bristol to Ipswich, with £28. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £36.

How to save money travelling from Bristol to Ipswich

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Bristol to Ipswich in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Bristol to Ipswich, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Bristol to Ipswich are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Bristol to Ipswich?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Bristol to Ipswich timetable.

National Express from Bristol to Ipswich

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Bristol to Ipswich:

Cheapest Price £32
Fastest Coach 6h 50m
Earliest Coach 08:00
Last Coach 21:15
Daily Connections 15 Ø
Found on 31/01/2026
In total 1 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Bristol and Ipswich

Here is a map with all coach stations in Bristol and Ipswich. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Bristol to Ipswich? Compare all modes of transports from Bristol to Ipswich.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Bristol to Ipswich

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Bristol to Ipswich. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Bristol to Ipswich bus

How much does a Bristol Ipswich coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Bristol Ipswich bus trip is available from £28 and takes 9h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bristol to Ipswich?

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £28 to £71. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Ipswich.

How many connections are available for the Bristol Ipswich route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Bristol to Ipswich is offered by roughly 15 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Ipswich from Bristol take?

The quickest coach from Bristol to Ipswich is provided by National Express and takes 6h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £68. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bristol to Ipswich?

The earliest bus to Ipswich departs from Bristol at 08:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Bristol to Ipswich?

The latest bus to Ipswich departs from Bristol at 21:15. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Bristol Ipswich route?

Passengers looking to travel from Bristol to Ipswich can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Ipswich?

You can check all the direct connections between Bristol and Ipswich by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Ipswich from Bristol?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Bristol Ipswich bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bristol Ipswich bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bristol to Ipswich on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Bristol to Ipswich?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 15 daily trips between Bristol and Ipswich. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Bristol to Ipswich?

Prices and availability for 15 trips between Bristol and Ipswich change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bristol to Ipswich

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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