Bus Ipswich to Cambridge: Compare prices and save money

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Ipswich to Cambridge from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

$20

tomorrow

$30

Saturday

$30

Sunday

$24

Monday

$24

Tuesday

$24

Wednesday

$24

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 15m	11:15 AM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	3:30 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 6/4/2026 11:15:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/4/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
National Express	3h 55m	1:30 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	5:25 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 6/4/2026 1:30:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/4/2026 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
National Express	3h 55m	4:05 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	8:00 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 6/4/2026 4:05:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/4/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
National Express	3h 30m	6:05 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	9:35 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 6/4/2026 6:05:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/4/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
National Express	2h 45m	8:50 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	11:35 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 6/4/2026 8:50:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/4/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 35m	8:00 AM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	11:35 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 6/5/2026 8:00:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/5/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
National Express	4h 15m	11:15 AM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	3:30 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 6/5/2026 11:15:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/5/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
National Express	3h 55m	1:30 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	5:25 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 6/5/2026 1:30:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/5/2026 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
National Express	3h 55m	4:05 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	8:00 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 6/5/2026 4:05:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/5/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
National Express	3h 30m	6:05 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	9:35 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 6/5/2026 6:05:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/5/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 20m	8:15 AM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	11:35 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 6/6/2026 8:15:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/6/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
National Express	4h 10m	11:15 AM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	3:25 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 6/6/2026 11:15:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/6/2026 3:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
National Express	3h 25m	1:30 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	4:55 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 6/6/2026 1:30:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/6/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
National Express	3h 30m	4:05 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	7:35 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 6/6/2026 4:05:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/6/2026 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
National Express	3h 30m	6:05 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	9:35 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 6/6/2026 6:05:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/6/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 20m	8:15 AM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	11:35 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 6/7/2026 8:15:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/7/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
National Express	4h 10m	11:15 AM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	3:25 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 6/7/2026 11:15:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/7/2026 3:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
National Express	3h 25m	1:30 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	4:55 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 6/7/2026 1:30:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/7/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
National Express	3h 30m	4:05 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	7:35 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 6/7/2026 4:05:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/7/2026 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
National Express	3h 30m	6:05 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	9:35 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 6/7/2026 6:05:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/7/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 35m	8:00 AM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	11:35 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 6/8/2026 8:00:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/8/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
National Express	4h 15m	11:15 AM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	3:30 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 6/8/2026 11:15:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/8/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
National Express	3h 55m	1:30 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	5:25 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 6/8/2026 1:30:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/8/2026 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
National Express	3h 55m	4:05 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	8:00 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 6/8/2026 4:05:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/8/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
National Express	3h 30m	6:05 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	9:35 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 6/8/2026 6:05:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/8/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 35m	8:00 AM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	11:35 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 6/9/2026 8:00:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/9/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
National Express	4h 15m	11:15 AM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	3:30 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 6/9/2026 11:15:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/9/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
National Express	3h 55m	1:30 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	5:25 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 6/9/2026 1:30:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/9/2026 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
National Express	3h 55m	4:05 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	8:00 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 6/9/2026 4:05:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/9/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
National Express	3h 30m	6:05 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	9:35 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 6/9/2026 6:05:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/9/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 35m	8:00 AM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	11:35 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 6/10/2026 8:00:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/10/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
National Express	4h 15m	11:15 AM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	3:30 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 6/10/2026 11:15:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/10/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
National Express	3h 55m	1:30 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	5:25 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 6/10/2026 1:30:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/10/2026 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
National Express	3h 55m	4:05 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	8:00 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 6/10/2026 4:05:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/10/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
National Express	3h 30m	6:05 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	9:35 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 6/10/2026 6:05:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/10/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Ipswich to Cambridge is $20 on 6/4/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Ipswich and Cambridge

See here how frequent the connections between Ipswich and Cambridge are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Ipswich to Cambridge. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Ipswich and Cambridge.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 14 buses from Ipswich to Cambridge, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Ipswich and Cambridge, with 14 offers.

Facts about the bus from Ipswich to Cambridge

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 6 times every day by bus from Ipswich to Cambridge in one click! Book your bus ticket from Ipswich to Cambridge starting from $20!

Cheapest Bus	$20
Fastest Bus	2h 45m
Earliest Bus	8:00 AM
Latest Bus	8:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	44.8 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Ipswich to Cambridge

Every day, 6 buses from 1 bus companies leave Ipswich for Cambridge: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/04/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/31

Monday 06/01

Tuesday 06/02

Wednesday 06/03

Thursday 06/04

$20

Friday 06/05

$30

Saturday 06/06

$30

Sunday 06/07

$24

Monday 06/08

$24

Tuesday 06/09

$24

Wednesday 06/10

$24

Thursday 06/11

$20

Friday 06/12

$24

Saturday 06/13

$24

Sunday 06/14

$24

Monday 06/15

Tuesday 06/16

$24

Wednesday 06/17

$30

Thursday 06/18

$20

Friday 06/19

$24

Saturday 06/20

Sunday 06/21

$35

Monday 06/22

$24

Tuesday 06/23

$24

Wednesday 06/24

$30

Thursday 06/25

$28

Friday 06/26

$30

Saturday 06/27

The cheapest time to travel from Ipswich to Cambridge

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Ipswich to Cambridge, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $20, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Ipswich to Cambridge. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $24.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Ipswich to Cambridge, with $20. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $20.

How to save money travelling from Ipswich to Cambridge

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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge, 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 Ipswich to Cambridge are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Ipswich and Cambridge

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

Cardinal Park

Quadling Street

Bus Stop

Crown Street

Tower Ramparts Bus Station

CopDock

Cardinal Park Cinema Bus Station

Parkside

Parkside 36

Trumpington Park and Ride

Hauxton Road

Trumpington

High Street

Babraham Crossroads

Cambridge Rd

Jesus College

Victoria Ave

Service and Comfort on the bus from Ipswich to Cambridge

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

FAQs about the Ipswich to Cambridge bus

How much does a Ipswich Cambridge bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $20 and takes 4h 15m to reach Cambridge. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $20 and $35. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cambridge.

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

Every day, the Ipswich to Cambridge bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Ipswich to Cambridge is offered by National Express and takes 2h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $32. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Ipswich to Cambridge?

The earliest bus arriving in Cambridge from Ipswich starts at 8:00 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 Ipswich to Cambridge?

The latest bus trip departing from Ipswich for Cambridge starts at 8:50 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 Ipswich Cambridge route?

When traveling by bus from Ipswich to Cambridge, 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 Ipswich and Cambridge?

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Ipswich to Cambridge?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Ipswich and to Cambridge

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