Bus from Claydon (Suffolk) to Ipswich
7 direct routes · 15–27 min · first bus 07:01, last bus 23:25 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ipswich as of 06:54
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Claydon, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | First Norfolk & Suffolk | ~19 min | 18 | Sat 17 · no Sunday buses | 07:01 | 18:27 | The Crown (adj) | Willis Building (opp) | — |
| 74A | Central Connect | ~15 min | 4 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 08:06 | 18:00 | The Crown (adj) | Museum Street (Stand 1) | — |
| 74 | Central Connect | ~15 min | 4 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 07:11 | 16:30 | The Crown (adj) | Museum Street (Stand 1) | — |
| 18 | Ipswich Buses | ~27 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 20:25 | 23:25 | St Peter's Avenue (opp) | Willis Building (opp) | Great Blakenham, Little Blakenham, Bramford & Sproughton |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 989, O11, O3
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 989 | First Norfolk & Suffolk | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:01 | 15:01 | The Crown (adj) | Willis Building (opp) | Little Blakenham, Bramford & Sproughton |
| O11 | Central Connect | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:38 | 08:38 | The Crown (adj) | Suffolk One (inside) | Little Blakenham, Bramford & Sproughton |
| O3 | Central Connect | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:31 | 08:31 | The Crown (adj) | Suffolk One (inside) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Claydon on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 88 bus, 74A bus, 74 bus, 18 bus or 989 bus timetable.
Fares from Claydon to Ipswich
- £3.00 adult single on the 74A and 74 (Central Connect)
- £5.00 adult single, £8.00 return on the O11 and O3 (Central Connect) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Claydon to Ipswich?
7 routes run directly from Claydon to Ipswich: the 88 (First Norfolk & Suffolk), the 74A (Central Connect), the 74 (Central Connect), the 18 (Ipswich Buses), the 989 (First Norfolk & Suffolk), the O11 (Central Connect), the O3 (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 88, 18 times each weekday — board at The Crown (adj) and get off at Willis Building (opp), about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Claydon to Ipswich?
Between 15 minutes on the 74A and 27 on the 18, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Claydon to Ipswich?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:01 and the last around 23:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Claydon to Ipswich?
Adult singles from Claydon to Ipswich: £3.00 on the 74A and 74 (Central Connect); £5.00 on the O11 and O3 (Central Connect). The O11 and the O3 cost at most £3.00 if they take part in the England fare cap. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.