Bus from Ipswich to Shotley
2 direct routes · 34–50 min · first bus 06:46, last bus 18:06 (weekdays).
Next buses to Shotley as of 05:32
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | Ipswich Buses | ~34 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 06:46 | 18:06 | St Clare House (adj) | Caledonia Road (adj) | Wherstead, Freston, Woolverstone & Chelmondiston |
| 98 | Ipswich Buses | ~50 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:06 | 15:06 | St Clare House (adj) | Caledonia Road (adj) | Wherstead, Freston, Holbrook, Lower Holbrook & Harkstead |
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 97 bus or 98 bus timetable.
Fares from Ipswich to Shotley
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 Shotley?
2 routes run directly from Ipswich to Shotley: the 97 (Ipswich Buses), the 98 (Ipswich Buses). The most frequent is the 97, 8 times each weekday — board at St Clare House (adj) and get off at Caledonia Road (adj), about 34 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ipswich to Shotley?
Between 34 minutes on the 97 and 50 on the 98, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Wherstead, Freston, Woolverstone, Chelmondiston on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ipswich to Shotley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:46 and the last around 18:06. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ipswich to Shotley?
Adult singles from Ipswich to Shotley: £3.00 on the 97 and 98 (Ipswich Buses). 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.