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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Birmingham to Ipswich from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.
today
from $54
tomorrow
from $48
Wednesday
from $47
Thursday
from $54
Friday
from $49
Saturday
from $54
Sunday
from $47

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 0m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    7:45 PM
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $54
  • National Express
    9h 15m
    0
    9:15 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    6:30 AM
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $54
  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    6:15 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    1:50 AM
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $56
  • National Express
    6h 55m
    0
    3:30 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    10:25 AM
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $61
  • National Express
    7h 5m
    0
    5:45 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    12:50 PM
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $61
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham to Ipswich via London Stansted Airport, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      6h 10m
      0
      7:40 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      12:15 AM
      London Stansted Airport
      London Stansted Airport
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $25
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • National Express
      1h 20m
      0
      12:30 AM
      London Stansted Airport
      London Stansted Airport
      1:50 AM
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $22
    Travel Time is 0h 45m shorter, and you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 0m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    7:45 PM
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $48
  • National Express
    9h 15m
    0
    9:15 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    6:30 AM
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $50
  • National Express
    6h 55m
    0
    3:30 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    10:25 AM
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $61
  • National Express
    7h 5m
    0
    5:45 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    12:50 PM
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $61
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    3:20 PM
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $61

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 0m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    7:45 PM
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $47
  • National Express
    9h 15m
    0
    9:15 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    6:30 AM
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $47
  • National Express
    10h 40m
    0
    11:45 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    10:25 AM
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $54
  • National Express
    6h 55m
    0
    3:30 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    10:25 AM
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $56
  • National Express
    7h 5m
    0
    5:45 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    12:50 PM
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $56

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    9h 15m
    0
    9:15 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    6:30 AM
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $54
  • National Express
    8h 0m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    7:45 PM
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $55
  • National Express
    6h 55m
    0
    3:30 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    10:25 AM
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $61
  • National Express
    7h 5m
    0
    5:45 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    12:50 PM
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $61
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    3:20 PM
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $61
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham to Ipswich via London Stansted Airport, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      6h 10m
      0
      7:40 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      12:15 AM
      London Stansted Airport
      London Stansted Airport
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $25
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • National Express
      1h 20m
      0
      12:30 AM
      London Stansted Airport
      London Stansted Airport
      1:50 AM
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $22
    Travel Time is 0h 45m shorter, and you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 0m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    7:45 PM
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $49
  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    6:15 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    1:50 AM
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $49
  • National Express
    9h 15m
    0
    9:15 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    6:30 AM
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $54
  • National Express
    7h 45m
    0
    2:40 AM
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    10:25 AM
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $60
  • National Express
    9h 25m
    0
    6:05 AM
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    3:30 PM
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $60

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    9h 15m
    0
    9:15 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    6:30 AM
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $54
  • National Express
    6h 40m
    0
    3:30 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    10:10 AM
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $56
  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    6:05 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    12:50 PM
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $56
  • National Express
    7h 30m
    0
    7:50 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    3:20 PM
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $56
  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    5:20 PM
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $56
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham to Ipswich via London Stansted Airport, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      6h 10m
      0
      7:40 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      12:15 AM
      London Stansted Airport
      London Stansted Airport
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $25
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • National Express
      1h 20m
      0
      12:30 AM
      London Stansted Airport
      London Stansted Airport
      1:50 AM
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $22
    Travel Time is 0h 30m shorter, and you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    9h 15m
    0
    9:15 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    6:30 AM
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $47
  • National Express
    8h 0m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    7:45 PM
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $54
  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    6:15 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    1:50 AM
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $54
  • National Express
    6h 40m
    0
    3:30 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    10:10 AM
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $59
  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    6:05 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    12:50 PM
    Ipswich
    Cardinal Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $59

Frequency of bus connections between Birmingham and Ipswich

See here how frequent the connections between Birmingham and Ipswich are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily buses from Birmingham to Ipswich. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 15 daily coaches between Birmingham and Ipswich.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 41 buses from Birmingham to Ipswich, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Birmingham and Ipswich, with 14 offers.

Facts about the bus from Birmingham to Ipswich

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 15 times every day by bus from Birmingham to Ipswich in one click! Book your bus ticket from Birmingham to Ipswich starting from $47!

Cheapest Bus $47
Fastest Bus 6h 40m
Earliest Bus 2:40 AM
Latest Bus 11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes 15 Ø
Distance 132.0 miles
Bus Companies National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Birmingham to Ipswich

Every day, 15 buses from 1 bus companies leave Birmingham for Ipswich: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/17/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/16
Monday 03/17
$54
Tuesday 03/18
$48
Wednesday 03/19
$60
Thursday 03/20
$54
Friday 03/21
$49
Saturday 03/22
$54
Sunday 03/23
$65
Monday 03/24
$60
Tuesday 03/25
$65
Wednesday 03/26
Thursday 03/27
$47
Friday 03/28
$47
Saturday 03/29
$47
Sunday 03/30
$47
Monday 03/31
Tuesday 04/01
$47
Wednesday 04/02
$60
Thursday 04/03
$47
Friday 04/04
$52
Saturday 04/05
Sunday 04/06
$60
Monday 04/07
$60
Tuesday 04/08
Wednesday 04/09
$52
Thursday 04/10
Friday 04/11
$52
Saturday 04/12

The cheapest time to travel from Birmingham to Ipswich

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Birmingham to Ipswich, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $47, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Birmingham to Ipswich. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $54.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Birmingham to Ipswich, with $47. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $60.

How to save money travelling from Birmingham to Ipswich

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 Birmingham to Ipswich 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 Birmingham to Ipswich, 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 buses from Birmingham to Ipswich are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Birmingham to Ipswich

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

National Express from Birmingham to Ipswich

National Express

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

Cheapest Price $47
Fastest Bus 6h 40m
Earliest Bus 2:40 AM
Last Bus 11:55 PM
Daily Connections 15 Ø
Found on 3/16/2025

All bus stations and stops in Birmingham and Ipswich

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Birmingham and Ipswich.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Birmingham to Ipswich? Compare all modes of transports from Birmingham to Ipswich.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Birmingham to Ipswich

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

FAQs about the Birmingham to Ipswich bus

How much does a Birmingham Ipswich bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $47 and takes 8h 0m to reach Ipswich. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $47 and $100. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Ipswich.

On average, how many connections are available from Birmingham to Ipswich each day?

Every day, the Birmingham to Ipswich bus route is served by approximately 15 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Birmingham to Ipswich take?

The fastest bus from Birmingham to Ipswich is offered by National Express and takes 6h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $56. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Birmingham to Ipswich?

The earliest bus arriving in Ipswich from Birmingham starts at 2:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Birmingham to Ipswich?

The latest bus trip departing from Birmingham for Ipswich starts at 11:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Birmingham Ipswich route?

When traveling by bus from Birmingham to Ipswich, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Ipswich?

You can check all the direct connections between Birmingham and Ipswich 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 Birmingham to Ipswich bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Birmingham Ipswich bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Birmingham Ipswich 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 traveling 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 Birmingham to Ipswich on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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