Bus from Combs Ford to Ipswich
2 direct routes · about 41 min · first bus 06:38, last bus 18:05 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ipswich as of 10:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Combs Ford, 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 | ~41 min | 17 | Sat 17 · no Sunday buses | 06:38 | 18:05 | The Ford (o/s) | Willis Building (opp) | Badley, Needham Market, Darmsden, Baylham, Great Blakenham & Claydon |
| O1 | Central Connect | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:25 | 08:25 | The Ford (o/s) | Suffolk One (inside) | Badley, Needham Market, Darmsden, Baylham & Great Blakenham |
Times are for the first boarding point in Combs Ford 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 timetable.
Fares from Combs Ford to Ipswich
- £5.00 adult single, £8.00 return on the O1 (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 Combs Ford to Ipswich?
2 routes run directly from Combs Ford to Ipswich: the 88 (First Norfolk & Suffolk), the O1 (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 88, 17 times each weekday — board at The Ford (o/s) and get off at Willis Building (opp), about 41 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Combs Ford to Ipswich?
Around 41 minutes on the 88, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Badley, Needham Market, Darmsden, Baylham and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Combs Ford to Ipswich?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:38 and the last around 18:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Combs Ford to Ipswich?
An adult single from Combs Ford to Ipswich is £5.00 on the O1 (Central Connect), from The Ford (o/s) to Suffolk One (inside); an adult return is £8.00. The O1 costs at most £3.00 if it takes 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.