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Journey Information
There are 4 intercity coaches per day from Ipswich to Southend-on-Sea. Traveling by coach from Ipswich to Southend-on-Sea usually takes around 8 hours and 30 minutes, but the fastest National Express coach can make the trip in 5 hours and 38 minutes.
| Distance | 40 mi (64 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 38m |
| Cheapest price | £14.96 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Ipswich to Southend-on-Sea?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Ipswich to Southend-on-Sea. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 4 | 8h 31m | £15.94 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 8 hours and 30 minutes to cover the 40 miles from Ipswich to Southend-on-Sea. However, the fastest coach only takes 5 hours and 38 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first coach leaves at 09:00 and the last coach leaves at 14:00. To see the times for all coaches from Ipswich to Southend-on-Sea, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Ipswich?
Main departure station: A12 Southbound
Ipswich has two coach stations with service to Southend-on-Sea.
All coach stations in Ipswich:
A12 Southbound
Quadling St
Where does the coach arrive in Southend-on-Sea?
Main arrival station: Travel Centre
These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Southend-on-Sea.
Coach stations in Southend-on-Sea:
Travel Centre
428 London Rd
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