The average bus between Edinburgh and Ipswich takes 12h 30m and the fastest bus takes 12h. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Ipswich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Edinburgh and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 11:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 1:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Finchley Road / O2 Centre and take an average of 12h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Ipswich? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Ipswich station via Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
Edinburgh to Ipswich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Ipswich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardinal Park Cinema station.
Book your Edinburgh to Ipswich bus tickets online with FlixBus and National Express.
The distance between Edinburgh and Ipswich is 517.7 km. The road distance is 736 km.
You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Cardinal Park Cinema via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, and Coach Station in around 11h 58m.