The average bus between Ipswich and Whitstable takes 7h 15m and the fastest bus takes 5h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ipswich to Whitstable. 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 every 4 hours between Ipswich and Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 2:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Ipswich to Whitstable? 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 Ipswich to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Whitstable station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Ipswich to Whitstable bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.
Ipswich to Whitstable bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Long Reach station.
The distance between Ipswich and Whitstable is 78.2 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Horsebridge via Coach Station, London Stansted Airport Coach Station, London Stratford City Bus Station, Stratford City Bus Station, Lewisham Station, and Long Reach in around 6h 17m.