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Bus Manchester to Ipswich: Trip Overview

Bus Manchester to Ipswich: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$89
Average bus trip duration10h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure4:45 AM
Distance172 miles (277 km)
Latest bus departure11:40 PM

Manchester to Ipswich Buses

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We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Manchester to Ipswich.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Ipswich from Manchester, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures5
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures4:45AM - 11:40PM
Minimum Price$29
Average Ticket Price$89
Minimum Trip Duration9h
Average Bus Trip Duration10h
Distance172 miles (277 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteInfobus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Manchester - Ipswich

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Ipswich without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

Traveling from Manchester to Ipswich takes around 10h on average, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 9h with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 173 miles (278 km) that separate the two cities.

Manchester and Ipswich are 173 miles (278 km) apart.

About 5 buses travel this route daily, provided by Infobus. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Manchester to Ipswich may vary. Busbud can make your trip from Manchester to Ipswich a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates from 4:45 AM for the initial departure and runs until 11:40 PM for the final departure.

Most of the buses traveling from Manchester to Ipswich leave from Shudehill and arrive at Tower Ramparts. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, choose the bus. With prices starting at $29, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

The bus ticket costs $89 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $29 and $133, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Manchester and Ipswich!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Manchester to Ipswich.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Manchester to Ipswich.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Manchester to Ipswich.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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Bus from Ipswich to Manchester

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