Bus from Ipswich to Bramford
5 direct routes · 13–24 min · first bus 07:11, last bus 22:46 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bramford as of 14:40
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ipswich, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Ipswich Buses | ~21 min | 15 | Sat 15 · no Sunday buses | 07:11 | 22:46 | Buttermarket (N-bound) | The Bramford Cock (adj) | Sproughton |
| 111 | Mulleys Motorways | ~16 min | 6 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 08:41 | 17:51 | Willis Building (S-bound) | The Bramford Cock (adj) | Chantry & Sproughton |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 74, 989, O11
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | Central Connect | ~24 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:43 | 07:43 | Willis Building (opp) | The Bramford Cock (adj) | — |
| 989 | First Norfolk & Suffolk | ~21 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:45 | 07:45 | Ipswich Furniture Project (opp) | The Bramford Cock (adj) | Sproughton |
| O11 | Central Connect | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:00 | 16:00 | Suffolk One (inside) | The Bramford Cock (adj) | Sproughton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ipswich 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 18 bus, 111 bus, 74 bus or 989 bus timetable.
Fares from Ipswich to Bramford
- £4.00 adult single on the 111 (Mulleys Motorways) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £3.00 adult single on the 74 (Central Connect)
- £5.00 adult single, £8.00 return on the O11 (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 Ipswich to Bramford?
5 routes run directly from Ipswich to Bramford: the 18 (Ipswich Buses), the 111 (Mulleys Motorways), the 74 (Central Connect), the 989 (First Norfolk & Suffolk), the O11 (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 18, 15 times each weekday — board at Buttermarket (N-bound) and get off at The Bramford Cock (adj), about 21 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ipswich to Bramford?
Between 13 minutes on the O11 and 24 on the 74, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Sproughton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ipswich to Bramford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:11 and the last around 22:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ipswich to Bramford?
Adult singles from Ipswich to Bramford: £4.00 on the 111 (Mulleys Motorways); £3.00 on the 74 (Central Connect); £5.00 on the O11 (Central Connect). The 111 and the O11 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.