Cheap bus tickets from Ipswich to Wakefield
Find and compare the best ground travel options in one place.
Millions of travelers trust Wanderu every year to get:
Lowest Prices
We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.
Best Travel Options
We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
See what travelers are saying about Wanderu:
Ipswich to Wakefield Bus Schedule
Bus from Ipswich to Wakefield: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Ipswich to Wakefield. Traveling by bus from Ipswich to Wakefield usually takes around 10 hours and 50 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 10 hours and 30 minutes.
| Distance | 158 mi (254 km) |
| Shortest duration | 10h 30m |
| Cheapest price | $47.59 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Ipswich to Wakefield?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Ipswich to Wakefield. National Express is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 2 | 10h 50m | $66.85 |
Book National Express from Ipswich to Wakefield from $48. There are 2 trips per day offered by National Express from Ipswich to Wakefield and you can expect on average to pay for a National Express ticket to Wakefield. In Ipswich, National Express departs to Wakefield from Ipswich . In Wakefield, National Express arrives at Cathedral Retail Park Bus Stop .
An average trip on National Express from Ipswich to Wakefield takes 10 hours and 50 minutes , while the fastest available National Express trip will get you to Wakefield in 10 hours and 30 minutes .
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Ipswich to Wakefield
The bus takes an average of 10 hours and 50 minutes to cover the 158 miles from Ipswich to Wakefield. However, the fastest bus only takes 10 hours and 30 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.
The first bus leaves at 2:00am and the last bus leaves at 6:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Ipswich to Wakefield, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Ipswich to Wakefield. However, neither bus offers direct service, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to transfer buses during the trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Ipswich to Wakefield; ticket prices start at $39.87.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Ipswich?
Main departure station: Ipswich
Most buses depart from the main station in Ipswich.
All bus stations in Ipswich:
Ipswich
Where does the bus arrive in Wakefield?
Main arrival station: Cathedral Retail Park Bus Stop
All buses from Ipswich arrive at one main station in Wakefield.
All bus stations in Wakefield:
Cathedral Retail Park Bus Stop
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from Wakefield to Ipswich?
Search Bus Tickets
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.