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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
from £40
tomorrow
Wednesday
from £43
Thursday
from £47
Friday
Saturday
from £50
Sunday
from £49

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 30m
    0
    15:50
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    00:20
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    18:50
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    03:10
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    05:30
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    13:40
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £43
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    07:45
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    16:05
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £46
  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    13:30
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    21:05
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £46
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ipswich to Bournemouth via London, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      6h 25m
      0
      18:50
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      22:12
      London
      Mile End
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £24
      • Waiting Time 0h 18m
    • FlixBus
      2h 45m
      0
      22:30
      London
      Victoria Green Line Station
      01:15
      Bournemouth
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
    Travel Time is 1h 10m shorter, and you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 45m
    0
    07:45
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    16:30
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £43
  • National Express
    8h 55m
    0
    15:50
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    00:45
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £43
  • National Express
    8h 40m
    0
    11:30
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    20:10
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    13:30
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    21:25
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £55
  • National Express
    8h 25m
    0
    05:30
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    13:55
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £76
  • 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 25m
      0
      18:50
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      22:12
      London
      Mile End
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £24
      • Waiting Time 0h 18m
    • FlixBus
      2h 45m
      0
      22:30
      London
      Victoria Green Line Station
      01:15
      Bournemouth
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
    Travel Time is 1h 30m shorter, and you will save £15

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 55m
    0
    15:50
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    00:45
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £47
  • National Express
    8h 40m
    0
    11:30
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    20:10
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £51
  • National Express
    8h 45m
    0
    07:45
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    16:30
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    13:30
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    21:25
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £55
  • National Express
    7h 45m
    0
    02:30
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    10:15
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £77
  • 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 25m
      0
      18:50
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      22:12
      London
      Mile End
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £24
      • Waiting Time 0h 18m
    • FlixBus
      2h 45m
      0
      22:30
      London
      Victoria Green Line Station
      01:15
      Bournemouth
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
    Travel Time is 1h 20m shorter, and you will save £19

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 0m
    0
    05:30
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    12:30
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    16:00
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    00:20
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £51
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    19:00
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    03:10
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £55
  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    13:30
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    21:05
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £56
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    08:00
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    16:05
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £57
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ipswich to Bournemouth via London, you can save more than £22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      6h 25m
      0
      18:50
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      22:12
      London
      Mile End
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £24
      • Waiting Time 0h 18m
    • FlixBus
      2h 45m
      0
      22:30
      London
      Victoria Green Line Station
      01:15
      Bournemouth
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
    Travel Time is 0h 35m shorter, and you will save £22

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    19:00
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    03:10
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £49
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    16:00
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    00:20
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £51
  • National Express
    7h 0m
    0
    05:30
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    12:30
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    08:00
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    16:05
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £57
  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    13:30
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    21:05
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £60
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ipswich to Bournemouth via London, you can save more than £21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      6h 25m
      0
      18:50
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      22:12
      London
      Mile End
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £24
      • Waiting Time 0h 18m
    • FlixBus
      2h 45m
      0
      22:30
      London
      Victoria Green Line Station
      01:15
      Bournemouth
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
    Travel Time is 0h 35m shorter, and you will save £21

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. Wednesday 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 3 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 £40!

Cheapest Bus £40
Fastest Bus 7h 0m
Earliest Coach 02:30
Latest Coach 19:00
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 09/06/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 09/06
£40
Tuesday 10/06
Wednesday 11/06
£43
Thursday 12/06
£47
Friday 13/06
Saturday 14/06
£50
Sunday 15/06
£49
Monday 16/06
Tuesday 17/06
£49
Wednesday 18/06
Thursday 19/06
Friday 20/06
Saturday 21/06
Sunday 22/06
Monday 23/06
Tuesday 24/06
Wednesday 25/06
Thursday 26/06
Friday 27/06
Saturday 28/06
Sunday 29/06
Monday 30/06
Tuesday 01/07
Wednesday 02/07
Thursday 03/07
Friday 04/07
Saturday 05/07
Sunday 06/07

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 £40, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Ipswich to Bournemouth. Saturday 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 £40. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £43.

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

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £40
Fastest Coach 7h 0m
Earliest Coach 02:30
Last Coach 19:00
Daily Connections 6 Ø
Found on 07/06/2025

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.

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 £40 and takes 8h 30m. 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 £40 to £79. 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 7h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £50. 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 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 Bournemouth?

The latest bus to Bournemouth departs from Ipswich at 19:00. 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 - 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
Economy

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

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