🚌 Bus from Colchester City Centre to Ipswich
7 direct routes · about 70 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 18:15 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | Ipswich Buses | ~70 min | 15 | 06:30 | 18:15 | Osborne Street (Stop Aa) |
| 717 | National Express | ~40 min | 10 | 01:45 | 22:50 | Coach Stop (East-bound) |
| 717 | National Express | ~40 min | 9 | 01:45 | 22:50 | Coach Stop (East-bound) |
| X93 | Ipswich Buses | ~38 min | 2 | 19:15 | 19:15 | Osborne Street (Stop Aa) |
| UK007 | FlixBus | ~50 min | 1 | 22:20 | 22:20 | Stanwell Street (Stop Bc) |
| N08 | National Express | ~45 min | 1 | 01:30 | 01:30 | Coach Stop (W-bound) |
| 93A | Ipswich Buses | ~73 min | 1 | 15:05 | 15:05 | Osborne Street (Stop Aa) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Colchester City Centre on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Colchester City Centre to Ipswich?
7 routes run directly from Colchester City Centre to Ipswich: the 93 (Ipswich Buses), the 717 (National Express), the 717 (National Express), the X93 (Ipswich Buses), the UK007 (FlixBus), the N08 (National Express), the 93A (Ipswich Buses).
How long does the bus take from Colchester City Centre to Ipswich?
Around 70 minutes on the 93, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Colchester City Centre to Ipswich?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 93) leaves around 06:30 and the last around 18:15. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Colchester City Centre to Ipswich?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.