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Compare all timetables for the bus from Ipswich to Birmingham

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Ipswich to Birmingham from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today
£34
tomorrow
£32
Sunday
Monday
£34
Tuesday
Wednesday
£40
Thursday
£42

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 0m 13:30 Ipswich Cardinal Park 21:30 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £34
National Express 9h 20m 13:30 Ipswich Cardinal Park 22:50 Birmingham Bearwood  Economy £40
National Express 7h 45m 15:50 Ipswich Cardinal Park 23:35 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £44
National Express 6h 30m 18:50 Ipswich Cardinal Park 01:20 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £44
National Express 8h 0m 05:30 Ipswich Cardinal Park 13:30 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £46

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 0m 13:30 Ipswich Cardinal Park 21:30 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £32
National Express 7h 30m 05:30 Ipswich Cardinal Park 13:00 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £36
National Express 9h 20m 13:30 Ipswich Cardinal Park 22:50 Birmingham Bearwood  Economy £41
National Express 8h 0m 02:30 Ipswich Cardinal Park 10:30 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £44
National Express 8h 0m 21:00 Ipswich Cardinal Park 05:00 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £48

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 0m 13:30 Ipswich Cardinal Park 21:30 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £34
National Express 9h 20m 13:30 Ipswich Cardinal Park 22:50 Birmingham Bearwood  Economy £38
National Express 7h 45m 15:50 Ipswich Cardinal Park 23:35 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £42
National Express 6h 30m 18:50 Ipswich Cardinal Park 01:20 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £42
National Express 8h 0m 05:30 Ipswich Cardinal Park 13:30 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £46

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 45m 15:50 Ipswich Cardinal Park 23:35 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £40
National Express 8h 50m 13:30 Ipswich Cardinal Park 22:20 Birmingham Bearwood  Economy £40
National Express 6h 30m 18:50 Ipswich Cardinal Park 01:20 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £42
National Express 8h 30m 11:30 Ipswich Cardinal Park 20:00 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £44
National Express 8h 10m 13:30 Ipswich Cardinal Park 21:40 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £44
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ipswich to Birmingham via Cambridge, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 5m
      0
      21:00
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      01:45
      Cambridge
      Parkside
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £18
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      3h 15m
      0
      01:50
      Cambridge
      Parkside
      05:05
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £17
    Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 30m 18:50 Ipswich Cardinal Park 01:20 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £42
National Express 8h 50m 13:30 Ipswich Cardinal Park 22:20 Birmingham Bearwood  Economy £42
National Express 8h 10m 13:30 Ipswich Cardinal Park 21:40 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £46
National Express 7h 45m 15:50 Ipswich Cardinal Park 23:35 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £46
National Express 8h 0m 21:00 Ipswich Cardinal Park 05:00 Birmingham Coach Station  Economy £46
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ipswich to Birmingham via Cambridge, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 5m
      0
      21:00
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      01:45
      Cambridge
      Parkside
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £18
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      3h 15m
      0
      01:50
      Cambridge
      Parkside
      05:05
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £17
    Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save £7

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Ipswich to Birmingham is £32 on 06/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Ipswich and Birmingham

See here how frequent the connections between Ipswich and Birmingham are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily coaches from Ipswich to Birmingham. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 12 daily coaches between Ipswich and Birmingham.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 20 coaches from Ipswich to Birmingham, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Ipswich and Birmingham, with 10 offers.

Facts about coaches from Ipswich to Birmingham

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 12 times every day by bus from Ipswich to Birmingham in one click! Book your bus ticket from Ipswich to Birmingham starting from £32!

Cheapest Bus £32
Fastest Bus 6h 20m
Earliest Coach 02:30
Latest Coach 21:00
Daily Bus Connections 12 Ø
Distance 212.4 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Ipswich to Birmingham

Every day, 12 buses from 1 coach companies leave Ipswich for Birmingham: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 01/12
Tuesday 02/12
Wednesday 03/12
Thursday 04/12
Friday 05/12
£34
Saturday 06/12
£41
Sunday 07/12
Monday 08/12
£38
Tuesday 09/12
Wednesday 10/12
£40
Thursday 11/12
£42
Friday 12/12
Saturday 13/12
£44
Sunday 14/12
Monday 15/12
Tuesday 16/12
Wednesday 17/12
Thursday 18/12
Friday 19/12
Saturday 20/12
Sunday 21/12
Monday 22/12
£54
Tuesday 23/12
Wednesday 24/12
Thursday 25/12
Friday 26/12
Saturday 27/12
Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Ipswich to Birmingham

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Ipswich to Birmingham, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £32, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Ipswich to Birmingham. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £42.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Ipswich to Birmingham, with £32. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £44.

How to save money travelling from Ipswich to Birmingham

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Ipswich to Birmingham in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Ipswich to Birmingham, 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 Ipswich to Birmingham are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Ipswich to Birmingham

These are the most booked bus companies between Ipswich to Birmingham from our users.

National Express from Ipswich to Birmingham

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £32
Fastest Coach 6h 20m
Earliest Coach 02:30
Last Coach 21:00
Daily Connections 12 Ø
Found on 03/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Ipswich and Birmingham

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Ipswich and Birmingham.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Ipswich to Birmingham

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Ipswich to Birmingham? Or which bus companies serve the route Ipswich to Birmingham? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Ipswich to Birmingham bus

How much does a Ipswich - Birmingham coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Ipswich - Birmingham bus trip is available from £32 and takes 8h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Ipswich to Birmingham is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £32 to £85. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Ipswich to Birmingham is offered by roughly 12 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Birmingham from Ipswich take?

The quickest coach from Ipswich to Birmingham is provided by National Express and takes 6h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £53. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Ipswich to Birmingham?

The earliest bus to Birmingham departs from Ipswich at 02:30. 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 Ipswich to Birmingham?

The latest bus to Birmingham departs from Ipswich at 21:00. 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 Ipswich - Birmingham route?

Passengers looking to travel from Ipswich to Birmingham 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 Ipswich and Birmingham?

You can check all the direct connections between Ipswich and Birmingham 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 Birmingham from Ipswich?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Ipswich Birmingham 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 Ipswich Birmingham 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 Ipswich to Birmingham on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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