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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

$45

tomorrow

$43

Sunday

Monday

$47

Tuesday

Wednesday

$49

Thursday

$53

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 35m	6:15 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	1:50 AM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	Economy	$45	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 6:15:00 PM to Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
National Express	9h 0m	9:30 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	6:30 AM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	Economy	$45	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 9:30:00 PM to Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
National Express	6h 55m	3:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	10:25 AM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	Economy	$59	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 3:30:00 AM to Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	7h 5m	5:45 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	12:50 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	Economy	$59	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 5:45:00 AM to Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
National Express	8h 15m	11:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	7:45 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	Economy	$59	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 11:30:00 AM to Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 0m	11:45 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	7:45 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	Economy	$43	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 11:45:00 AM to Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	7h 35m	6:15 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	1:50 AM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	Economy	$45	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 6:15:00 PM to Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
National Express	9h 0m	9:30 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	6:30 AM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	Economy	$45	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 9:30:00 PM to Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
National Express	6h 40m	3:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	10:10 AM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	Economy	$71	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 3:30:00 AM to Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	6h 45m	6:05 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	12:50 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	Economy	$74	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 6:05:00 AM to Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 0m	9:30 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	6:30 AM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	Economy	$47	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 9:30:00 PM to Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
National Express	7h 35m	6:15 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	1:50 AM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	Economy	$51	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 6:15:00 PM to Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
National Express	7h 5m	5:45 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	12:50 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	Economy	$53	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 5:45:00 AM to Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
National Express	6h 55m	3:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	10:25 AM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	Economy	$56	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 3:30:00 AM to Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	7h 25m	3:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	10:25 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	Economy	$58	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 3:00:00 PM to Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 0m	9:30 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	6:30 AM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	Economy	$49	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 9:30:00 PM to Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
National Express	8h 15m	11:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	7:45 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	Economy	$53	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 11:30:00 AM to Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
National Express	6h 55m	3:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	10:25 AM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	Economy	$56	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 3:30:00 AM to Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	7h 5m	5:45 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	12:50 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	Economy	$58	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 5:45:00 AM to Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
National Express	7h 25m	3:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	10:25 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	Economy	$58	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 3:00:00 PM to Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 5m	5:45 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	12:50 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	Economy	$53	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 5:45:00 AM to Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
National Express	8h 15m	11:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	7:45 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	Economy	$53	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 11:30:00 AM to Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
National Express	9h 0m	9:30 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	6:30 AM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	Economy	$55	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 9:30:00 PM to Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
National Express	7h 25m	3:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	10:25 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	Economy	$58	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 3:00:00 PM to Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
National Express	6h 55m	3:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	10:25 AM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	Economy	$62	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 3:30:00 AM to Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Birmingham to Ipswich is $43 on 12/6/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily buses from Birmingham to Ipswich. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 11 daily coaches between Birmingham and Ipswich.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 26 buses from Birmingham to Ipswich, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Birmingham and Ipswich, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Birmingham to Ipswich

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 11 times every day by bus from Birmingham to Ipswich in one click! Book your bus ticket from Birmingham to Ipswich starting from $43!

Cheapest Bus	$43
Fastest Bus	6h 40m
Earliest Bus	3:30 AM
Latest Bus	9:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	132.0 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Birmingham to Ipswich

Every day, 11 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 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$89

Saturday 12/06

$43

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$79

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$87

Thursday 12/11

$85

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

$56

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$89

Saturday 12/27

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 $43, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Birmingham to Ipswich. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $53.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Birmingham to Ipswich, with $43. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $58.

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.

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.

Coach Station

Mill Lane

Bearwood

Hagley Road

Brunel Street

Brunel St

Moor Street

Birmingham Moor Street

Dudley Street

Dudley Street 89

Cardinal Park

Quadling Street

Bus Stop

Crown Street

Tower Ramparts Bus Station

CopDock

Cardinal Park Cinema Bus Station

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 $43 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 $43 and $105. 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 11 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 $71. 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 3:30 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 9:30 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

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

More bus routes to Birmingham and to Ipswich

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