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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Ipswich to Canterbury from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.
today
from £41
tomorrow
Saturday
from £41
Sunday
from £42
Monday
Tuesday
from £40
Wednesday
from £40

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    13:30
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    21:05
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £41
  • National Express
    8h 35m
    0
    05:30
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    14:05
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £42
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    11:30
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    19:20
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £42
  • National Express
    9h 0m
    0
    15:50
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    00:50
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £42
  • National Express
    8h 45m
    0
    07:45
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    16:30
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £44

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    16:00
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    23:50
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £41
  • National Express
    7h 30m
    0
    11:30
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    19:00
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £42
  • National Express
    8h 55m
    0
    13:30
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    22:25
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £42
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    05:30
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    13:35
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £43
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    08:00
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    17:05
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £43
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    • National Express
      5h 40m
      0
      07:45
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      11:00
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £27
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • National Express
      2h 5m
      0
      11:20
      London
      Elephant and Castle
      13:25
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
    Travel Time is 1h 50m shorter, and you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 30m
    0
    11:30
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    19:00
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £42
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    16:00
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    23:50
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £42
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    05:30
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    13:35
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £43
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    08:00
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    17:05
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £44
  • National Express
    8h 55m
    0
    13:30
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    22:25
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £44
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ipswich to Canterbury via London, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 50m
      0
      18:50
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      22:00
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £27
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 35m
      0
      22:05
      London
      New Cross Gate
      23:40
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel Time is 2h 40m shorter, and you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    13:30
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    21:05
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40
  • National Express
    9h 0m
    0
    15:50
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    00:50
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40
  • National Express
    8h 35m
    0
    05:30
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    14:05
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £41
  • National Express
    8h 45m
    0
    07:45
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    16:30
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £42
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    11:30
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    19:20
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £42
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ipswich to Canterbury via London, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      6h 10m
      0
      07:45
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      11:00
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £26
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      2h 25m
      0
      11:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      13:55
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel Time is 1h 25m shorter, and you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    9h 0m
    0
    15:50
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    00:50
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40
  • National Express
    8h 35m
    0
    05:30
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    14:05
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £42
  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    13:30
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    21:05
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £42
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    11:30
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    19:20
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £43
  • National Express
    8h 45m
    0
    07:45
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    16:30
    Canterbury
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £44
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ipswich to Canterbury via London, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 5m
      0
      15:50
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      19:00
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £26
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • National Express
      1h 45m
      0
      19:10
      London
      New Cross Gate
      20:55
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel Time is 2h 30m shorter, and you will save £7

Frequency of bus connections between Ipswich and Canterbury

See here how frequent the connections between Ipswich and Canterbury are, during different times and days of the week.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily coaches from Ipswich to Canterbury. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Ipswich and Canterbury.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 10 coaches from Ipswich to Canterbury, while Night sees the fewest connections between Ipswich and Canterbury, with 9 offers.

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Facts about coaches from Ipswich to Canterbury

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 5 times every day by bus from Ipswich to Canterbury in one click! Book your bus ticket from Ipswich to Canterbury starting from £40!

Cheapest Bus £40
Fastest Bus 7h 0m
Earliest Coach 05:30
Latest Coach 15:50
Daily Bus Connections 5 Ø
Distance 86.6 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Ipswich to Canterbury

Every day, 5 buses from 1 coach companies leave Ipswich for Canterbury: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/06/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 09/06
Tuesday 10/06
Wednesday 11/06
Thursday 12/06
£40
Friday 13/06
Saturday 14/06
£41
Sunday 15/06
£42
Monday 16/06
Tuesday 17/06
£40
Wednesday 18/06
£40
Thursday 19/06
Friday 20/06
£42
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 Canterbury

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Ipswich to Canterbury, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £40, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Ipswich to Canterbury. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £42.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Ipswich to Canterbury, with £40. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £42.

How to save money travelling from Ipswich to Canterbury

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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury, 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 Canterbury are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Ipswich to Canterbury

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

National Express from Ipswich to Canterbury

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £40
Fastest Coach 7h 0m
Earliest Coach 05:30
Last Coach 15:50
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 10/06/2025

All bus stations and stops in Ipswich and Canterbury

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Ipswich to Canterbury

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

FAQs about the Ipswich to Canterbury bus

How much does a Ipswich - Canterbury coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Ipswich - Canterbury bus trip is available from £40 and takes 7h 35m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Ipswich to Canterbury is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £40 to £50. 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 - Canterbury route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Ipswich to Canterbury is offered by roughly 5 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Canterbury from Ipswich take?

The quickest coach from Ipswich to Canterbury 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 Canterbury?

The earliest bus to Canterbury 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 Canterbury?

The latest bus to Canterbury departs from Ipswich at 15:50. 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 - Canterbury route?

Passengers looking to travel from Ipswich to Canterbury 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 Canterbury?

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

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

Economy
Economy

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

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