Bus and Coach from Ipswich to Bournemouth: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Ipswich to Bournemouth

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

today

£45

tomorrow

Monday

£46

Tuesday

£45

Wednesday

Thursday

£47

Friday

£50

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 20m	16:00	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	23:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 16:00:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
National Express	8h 5m	19:00	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	03:05	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 19:00:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
National Express	7h 35m	05:30	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	13:05	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 05:30:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
National Express	8h 5m	11:30	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	19:35	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 11:30:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 19:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
National Express	8h 15m	13:30	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	21:45	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 13:30:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Ipswich to Bournemouth via London, you can save more than £14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  6h 15m
  
  0
  
  19:00
  
  Ipswich
  Cardinal Park
  
  22:03
  
  London
  Mile End
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £24
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 19:00:00 to Mile End, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 22:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 3m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 45m
  
  0
  
  22:30
  
  London
  Victoria Green Line Station
  
  01:15
  
  Bournemouth
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £7
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Victoria Green Line Station, London (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 22:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 01:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Travel Time is 1h 5m shorter, and you will save £14

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 15m	18:50	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	03:05	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 18:50:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
National Express	8h 15m	13:30	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	21:45	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£47	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 13:30:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
National Express	7h 30m	15:50	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	23:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£47	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 15:50:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	8h 25m	11:30	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	19:55	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£48	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 11:30:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
National Express	7h 35m	05:30	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	13:05	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£74	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 05:30:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £74 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Ipswich to Bournemouth via London, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  6h 15m
  
  0
  
  19:00
  
  Ipswich
  Cardinal Park
  
  22:03
  
  London
  Mile End
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £24
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 19:00:00 to Mile End, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 22:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 3m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 45m
  
  0
  
  22:30
  
  London
  Victoria Green Line Station
  
  01:15
  
  Bournemouth
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £7
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Victoria Green Line Station, London (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 22:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 01:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Travel Time is 1h 15m shorter, and you will save £15

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 35m	05:30	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	14:05	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 05:30:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
National Express	8h 5m	15:50	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	23:55	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 15:50:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
National Express	8h 20m	07:45	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	16:05	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 07:45:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 16:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
National Express	8h 35m	13:30	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	22:05	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 13:30:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 22:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
National Express	8h 15m	18:50	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	03:05	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 18:50:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Ipswich to Bournemouth via London, you can save more than £14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  6h 15m
  
  0
  
  19:00
  
  Ipswich
  Cardinal Park
  
  22:03
  
  London
  Mile End
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £24
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 19:00:00 to Mile End, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 22:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 3m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 45m
  
  0
  
  22:30
  
  London
  Victoria Green Line Station
  
  01:15
  
  Bournemouth
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £7
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Victoria Green Line Station, London (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 22:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 01:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Travel Time is 1h 50m shorter, and you will save £14

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 35m	05:30	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	14:05	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£47	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 05:30:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
National Express	8h 20m	07:45	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	16:05	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£47	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 07:45:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 16:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
National Express	8h 5m	15:50	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	23:55	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£47	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 15:50:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
National Express	8h 55m	11:30	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	20:25	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£49	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 11:30:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
National Express	8h 35m	13:30	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	22:05	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£49	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 13:30:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 22:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Ipswich to Bournemouth via London, you can save more than £16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  6h 15m
  
  0
  
  19:00
  
  Ipswich
  Cardinal Park
  
  22:03
  
  London
  Mile End
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £24
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 19:00:00 to Mile End, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 22:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 3m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 45m
  
  0
  
  22:30
  
  London
  Victoria Green Line Station
  
  01:15
  
  Bournemouth
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £7
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Victoria Green Line Station, London (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 22:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 01:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Travel Time is 1h 50m shorter, and you will save £16

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 15m	18:50	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	03:05	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 18:50:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
National Express	8h 25m	11:30	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	19:55	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£53	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 11:30:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
National Express	8h 15m	13:30	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	21:45	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£53	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 13:30:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
National Express	7h 30m	15:50	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	23:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£53	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 15:50:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	7h 0m	02:30	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	09:30	Bournemouth	Train Station	Economy	£80	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 02:30:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 09:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £80 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Ipswich to Bournemouth via London, you can save more than £19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  6h 15m
  
  0
  
  19:00
  
  Ipswich
  Cardinal Park
  
  22:03
  
  London
  Mile End
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £24
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 19:00:00 to Mile End, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 22:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 3m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 45m
  
  0
  
  22:30
  
  London
  Victoria Green Line Station
  
  01:15
  
  Bournemouth
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £7
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Victoria Green Line Station, London (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 22:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 01:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Travel Time is 0h 45m shorter, and you will save £19

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Ipswich to Bournemouth is £35 on 08/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Ipswich and Bournemouth

See here how frequent the connections between Ipswich and Bournemouth are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily coaches from Ipswich to Bournemouth. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Ipswich and Bournemouth.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 10 coaches from Ipswich to Bournemouth, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Ipswich and Bournemouth, with 5 offers.

Facts about coaches from Ipswich to Bournemouth

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 6 times every day by bus from Ipswich to Bournemouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Ipswich to Bournemouth starting from £35!

Cheapest Bus	£35
Fastest Bus	6h 35m
Earliest Coach	05:30
Latest Coach	18:50
Daily Bus Connections	6 Ø
Distance	257.7 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Ipswich to Bournemouth

Every day, 6 buses from 1 coach companies leave Ipswich for Bournemouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 13/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 08/12

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

Thursday 11/12

Friday 12/12

Saturday 13/12

£45

Sunday 14/12

Monday 15/12

£46

Tuesday 16/12

£45

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£47

Friday 19/12

£50

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

£50

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

Monday 29/12

Tuesday 30/12

Wednesday 31/12

Thursday 01/01

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

Sunday 04/01

The cheapest time to travel from Ipswich to Bournemouth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Ipswich to Bournemouth, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £45, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Ipswich to Bournemouth. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £50.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Ipswich to Bournemouth, with £45. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £46.

How to save money travelling from Ipswich to Bournemouth

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 Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth, 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 Bournemouth are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Ipswich to Bournemouth

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

National Express from Ipswich to Bournemouth

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

Cheapest Price	£45
Fastest Coach	6h 35m
Earliest Coach	05:30
Last Coach	18:50
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	11/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Ipswich and Bournemouth

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

Cardinal Park

Quadling Street

Bus Stop

Crown Street

Tower Ramparts Bus Station

Central Station

Ranelagh Rd

CopDock

Central Coach Station

Bournemouth Bus Station

University

Fern Barrow

Westbourne

Poole Rd

Square

Gervis Pl 9

Pier

Exeter Road

Service and Comfort on the bus from Ipswich to Bournemouth

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

FAQs about the Ipswich to Bournemouth bus

How much does a Ipswich - Bournemouth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Ipswich - Bournemouth bus trip is available from £35 and takes 7h 20m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Ipswich to Bournemouth is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £35 to £80. 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 - Bournemouth route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Ipswich to Bournemouth is offered by roughly 6 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bournemouth from Ipswich take?

The quickest coach from Ipswich to Bournemouth is provided by National Express and takes 6h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £74. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Ipswich to Bournemouth?

The earliest bus to Bournemouth departs from Ipswich at 05:30. 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 Bournemouth?

The latest bus to Bournemouth departs from Ipswich at 18:50. 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 - Bournemouth route?

Passengers looking to travel from Ipswich to Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Ipswich and Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Ipswich and to Bournemouth

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Ipswich and to Bournemouth. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!