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Ipswich to Manchester buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ipswich and Manchester takes 8h 27m and the fastest bus takes 7h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ipswich to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 27m
Duration
282 mi
Distance
£41
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus bus 717 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus A6
  3. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
8h 6m
£33–57

Ipswich to Manchester bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Ipswich and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 2:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Manchester at 2:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Ipswich to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 281.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Ipswich, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Coach Station, Finchley Road Station, and London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) in around 8h 6m.

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