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Smethwick to Ipswich Bus Schedule
Bus from Smethwick to Ipswich: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Smethwick to Ipswich. Traveling by bus from Smethwick to Ipswich usually takes around 8 hours and 10 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 7 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 135 mi (217 km) |
| Shortest duration | 7h 45m |
| Cheapest price | $96.34 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Smethwick to Ipswich?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Smethwick to Ipswich. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 3 | 8h 11m | $117.45 |
Book National Express from Smethwick to Ipswich from $96. There are 3 trips per day offered by National Express from Smethwick to Ipswich and you can expect on average to pay for a National Express ticket to Ipswich. In Smethwick, National Express departs to Ipswich from Bearwood - Hagley Rd W . In Ipswich, National Express arrives at Ipswich .
An average trip on National Express from Smethwick to Ipswich takes 8 hours and 11 minutes , while the fastest available National Express trip will get you to Ipswich in 7 hours and 45 minutes .
On weekends, National Express offers 3 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Ipswich.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Smethwick to Ipswich
The bus takes an average of 8 hours and 10 minutes to cover the 135 miles from Smethwick to Ipswich. However, the fastest bus only takes 7 hours and 45 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Ipswich at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 4:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00am. To see the times for all buses from Smethwick to Ipswich, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Smethwick?
Main departure station: Bearwood - Hagley Rd W
Most buses depart from the main station in Smethwick.
All bus stations in Smethwick:
Bearwood - Hagley Rd W
Where does the bus arrive in Ipswich?
Main arrival station: Ipswich
All buses from Smethwick arrive at one main station in Ipswich.
All bus stations in Ipswich:
Ipswich
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