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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
$27
tomorrow
$27
Friday
$28
Saturday
$25
Sunday
$23
Monday
Tuesday
$29

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 15m 11:15 AM Ipswich Cardinal Park 3:30 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $27
National Express 3h 30m 6:05 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 9:35 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $28
National Express 3h 55m 1:30 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 5:25 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $33
National Express 2h 45m 8:50 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 11:35 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $42
National Express 3h 55m 4:05 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 8:00 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $43

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 30m 6:05 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 9:35 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $27
National Express 3h 55m 1:30 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 5:25 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $28
National Express 4h 15m 11:15 AM Ipswich Cardinal Park 3:30 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $33
National Express 2h 45m 8:50 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 11:35 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $42
National Express 3h 55m 4:05 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 8:00 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ipswich to Cambridge via London Stansted Airport, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 20m
      0
      6:05 PM
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      7:35 PM
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $12
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • National Express
      0h 35m
      0
      8:50 PM
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Bus Station
      9:25 PM
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $11
    Travel time is 0h 35m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 30m 6:05 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 9:35 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $28
National Express 4h 15m 11:15 AM Ipswich Cardinal Park 3:30 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $37
National Express 3h 55m 1:30 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 5:25 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $37
National Express 3h 55m 4:05 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 8:00 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $43
National Express 2h 45m 8:50 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 11:35 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $46
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ipswich to Cambridge via London Stansted Airport, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 30m
      0
      4:05 PM
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      5:40 PM
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $15
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • National Express
      0h 45m
      0
      6:50 PM
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Bus Station
      7:35 PM
      Cambridge
      Parkside
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $7
    Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 25m 1:30 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 4:55 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $25
National Express 3h 30m 4:05 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 7:35 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $25
National Express 4h 10m 11:15 AM Ipswich Cardinal Park 3:25 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $39
National Express 2h 45m 8:50 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 11:35 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $45
National Express 3h 30m 6:05 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 9:35 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $48
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ipswich to Cambridge via London Stansted Airport, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 30m
      0
      4:05 PM
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      5:40 PM
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $15
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • National Express
      0h 45m
      0
      6:50 PM
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Bus Station
      7:35 PM
      Cambridge
      Parkside
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $7
    Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 30m 4:05 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 7:35 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $23
National Express 3h 25m 1:30 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 4:55 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $26
National Express 4h 10m 11:15 AM Ipswich Cardinal Park 3:25 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $35
National Express 3h 30m 6:05 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 9:35 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $43
National Express 2h 45m 8:50 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 11:35 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $43

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 30m 6:05 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 9:35 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $29
National Express 3h 55m 1:30 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 5:25 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $39
National Express 4h 15m 11:15 AM Ipswich Cardinal Park 3:30 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $40
National Express 3h 55m 4:05 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 8:00 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $43
National Express 2h 45m 8:50 PM Ipswich Cardinal Park 11:35 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ipswich to Cambridge via London Stansted Airport, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 30m
      0
      4:05 PM
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      5:40 PM
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $15
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • National Express
      0h 45m
      0
      6:50 PM
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Bus Station
      7:35 PM
      Cambridge
      Parkside
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $7
    Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save $7

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Ipswich to Cambridge is $23 on 8/30/2026. 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 12 buses from Ipswich to Cambridge, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Ipswich and Cambridge, with 12 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 $23!

Cheapest Bus $23
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 08/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 08/23
Monday 08/24
Tuesday 08/25
Wednesday 08/26
$27
Thursday 08/27
$27
Friday 08/28
$28
Saturday 08/29
$25
Sunday 08/30
$23
Monday 08/31
Tuesday 09/01
$29
Wednesday 09/02
$25
Thursday 09/03
$28
Friday 09/04
$23
Saturday 09/05
$28
Sunday 09/06
$29
Monday 09/07
$23
Tuesday 09/08
$23
Wednesday 09/09
$23
Thursday 09/10
$24
Friday 09/11
$23
Saturday 09/12
$25
Sunday 09/13
$23
Monday 09/14
$23
Tuesday 09/15
$23
Wednesday 09/16
$23
Thursday 09/17
$24
Friday 09/18
$23
Saturday 09/19

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 $23, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Ipswich to Cambridge. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $24.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Ipswich to Cambridge, with $23. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $27.

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.

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 $23 and takes 3h 30m 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 $23 and $51. 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 $42. 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?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 6 daily trips between Ipswich and Cambridge. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Ipswich to Cambridge?

Prices and availability for 6 trips between Ipswich and Cambridge change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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