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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
tomorrow
$40
Monday
$31
Tuesday
$35
Wednesday
Thursday
$35
Friday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 35m 6:45 PM Birmingham Coach Station 2:20 AM Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy $40
National Express 7h 0m 6:05 AM Birmingham Coach Station 1:05 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy $58
National Express 7h 50m 9:45 AM Birmingham Coach Station 5:35 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy $58
National Express 7h 55m 12:35 PM Birmingham Coach Station 8:30 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy $60
National Express 6h 45m 1:00 AM Birmingham Coach Station 7:45 AM Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy $74
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham to Ipswich via London Stansted Airport, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 20m
      0
      6:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      10:25 PM
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $19
      • Waiting Time 2h 35m
    • National Express
      1h 20m
      0
      1:00 AM
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Bus Station
      2:20 AM
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 5m 9:30 AM Birmingham Coach Station 5:35 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy $31
National Express 7h 50m 6:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station 2:20 AM Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy $35
National Express 7h 30m 1:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station 8:30 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy $47
National Express 7h 20m 4:05 PM Birmingham Coach Station 11:25 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy $57
National Express 6h 25m 1:00 AM Birmingham Coach Station 7:25 AM Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy $65
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham to Ipswich via London Stansted Airport, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 25m
      0
      3:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      8:05 PM
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $16
      • Waiting Time 1h 55m
    • National Express
      1h 25m
      0
      10:00 PM
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Bus Station
      11:25 PM
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 2h 0m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 50m 6:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station 2:20 AM Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy $35
National Express 8h 5m 9:30 AM Birmingham Coach Station 5:35 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy $36
National Express 7h 30m 1:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station 8:30 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy $47
National Express 9h 45m 5:50 AM Birmingham Bearwood 3:35 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy $49
National Express 9h 20m 8:15 AM Birmingham Bearwood 5:35 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy $53
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham to Ipswich via London Stansted Airport, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 20m
      0
      6:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      10:25 PM
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $16
      • Waiting Time 2h 35m
    • National Express
      1h 20m
      0
      1:00 AM
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Bus Station
      2:20 AM
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 50m 6:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station 2:20 AM Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy $35
National Express 8h 5m 9:30 AM Birmingham Coach Station 5:35 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy $36
National Express 7h 30m 1:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station 8:30 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy $45
National Express 9h 45m 5:50 AM Birmingham Bearwood 3:35 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy $51
National Express 7h 20m 4:05 PM Birmingham Coach Station 11:25 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park  Economy $53
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham to Ipswich via London Stansted Airport, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 0m
      0
      6:05 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      9:50 AM
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $16
      • Waiting Time 1h 40m
    • National Express
      1h 35m
      0
      11:30 AM
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Bus Station
      1:05 PM
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $12
    Travel Time is 0h 20m shorter, and you will save $7

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Birmingham to Ipswich is $31 on 7/27/2026. 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.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily buses from Birmingham to Ipswich. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Birmingham and Ipswich.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 14 buses from Birmingham to Ipswich, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Birmingham and Ipswich, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Birmingham to Ipswich

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 9 times every day by bus from Birmingham to Ipswich in one click! Book your bus ticket from Birmingham to Ipswich starting from $31!

Cheapest Bus $31
Fastest Bus 6h 25m
Earliest Bus 1:00 AM
Latest Bus 6:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 9 Ø
Distance 132.0 miles
Bus Companies National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Birmingham to Ipswich

Every day, 9 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 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/19
Monday 07/20
Tuesday 07/21
Wednesday 07/22
Thursday 07/23
Friday 07/24
Saturday 07/25
$59
Sunday 07/26
$64
Monday 07/27
$31
Tuesday 07/28
$49
Wednesday 07/29
Thursday 07/30
$51
Friday 07/31
$31
Saturday 08/01
$49
Sunday 08/02
$40
Monday 08/03
$37
Tuesday 08/04
$55
Wednesday 08/05
$54
Thursday 08/06
$35
Friday 08/07
$34
Saturday 08/08
$31
Sunday 08/09
$31
Monday 08/10
$36
Tuesday 08/11
$52
Wednesday 08/12
$53
Thursday 08/13
Friday 08/14
Saturday 08/15

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 $28, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Birmingham to Ipswich. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $35.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Birmingham to Ipswich, with $28. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $45.

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.

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 $31 and takes 8h 5m 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 $31 and $82. 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 9 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 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $65. 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 1:00 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 Birmingham to Ipswich?

The latest bus trip departing from Birmingham for Ipswich starts at 6:30 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
Economy

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

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