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Wakefield to Ipswich Bus Schedule
Bus from Wakefield to Ipswich: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Wakefield to Ipswich. Traveling by bus from Wakefield to Ipswich usually takes around 12 hours and 17 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 10 hours,
| Distance | 158 mi (254 km) |
| Shortest duration | 10h 0m |
| Cheapest price | $50.32 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Wakefield to Ipswich?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Wakefield 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 | 12h 18m | $66.32 |
Book National Express from Wakefield to Ipswich from $50. There are 3 trips per day offered by National Express from Wakefield to Ipswich and you can expect on average to pay for a National Express ticket to Ipswich. In Wakefield, National Express departs to Ipswich from Cathedral Retail Park Bus Stop . In Ipswich, National Express arrives at Ipswich .
An average trip on National Express from Wakefield to Ipswich takes 12 hours and 18 minutes , while the fastest available National Express trip will get you to Ipswich in 10 hours and 0 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 Wakefield to Ipswich
The bus takes an average of 12 hours and 17 minutes to cover the 158 miles from Wakefield to Ipswich. However, the fastest bus only takes 10 hours. 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.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 5:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Wakefield to Ipswich, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Wakefield to Ipswich every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Wakefield to Ipswich; ticket prices start at $31.13.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Wakefield?
Main departure station: Cathedral Retail Park Bus Stop
Most buses depart from the main station in Wakefield.
All bus stations in Wakefield:
Cathedral Retail Park Bus Stop
Where does the bus arrive in Ipswich?
Main arrival station: Ipswich
All buses from Wakefield arrive at one main station in Ipswich.
All bus stations in Ipswich:
Ipswich
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