997 Tower Ramparts Bus Station ↔ Suffolk One
Operated by Ipswich Buses. First bus 08:45, last bus 16:30. 3 journeys on weekdays.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| Old Cattle Market Bus Station (Stand H) | 08:45 |
|---|---|
| Tower Ramparts Bus Station (Stand LL) | 08:50 |
| Railway Station (Stand R1) | 09:00 |
| Suffolk One (inside) | 09:10 |
Route map
All stops on route 997
997 towards Suffolk One
- Old Cattle Market Bus Station (Stand H) Ipswich
- Buttermarket (N-bound) Ipswich
- Library (opp) Ipswich
- Tower Ramparts Bus Station (Stand LL) Ipswich
- Ipswich Furniture Project (opp) Ipswich
- Wolsey Theatre (adj) Ipswich
- St Clare House (adj) Ipswich
- Fire Station (opp) Ipswich
- Railway Station (Stand R1) Ipswich
- Compair Crescent (opp) Ipswich
- Bingo Hall (opp) Ipswich
- McDonald's (adj) Ipswich
- Kelly Road (S-bound) Gippeswyk Park
- Orwell Housing Assoc (adj) Chantry Park
- Robin Drive (adj) Chantry Park
- Suffolk One (inside) Chantry
997 towards Tower Ramparts Bus Station
- Suffolk One (inside) Chantry
- Robin Drive (opp) Chantry Park
- Orwell Housing Assoc (opp) Chantry Park
- Kelly Road (N-bound) Gippeswyk Park
- Bingo Hall (adj) Ipswich
- Compair Crescent (adj) Ipswich
- Railway Station (Stand R3) Ipswich
- Fire Station (o/s) Ipswich
- St Clare House (opp) Ipswich
- Willis Building (opp) Ipswich
- Old Cattle Market Bus Station (Stand H) Ipswich
- Buttermarket (N-bound) Ipswich
- Library (opp) Ipswich
- Tower Ramparts Bus Station (Stand LL) Ipswich
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 12 Apr 2026 Operating between Old Cattle Market Bus Station, Ipswich and Suffolk One College, Ipswich given service number 997 effective from 12 April 2026. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 997 bus?
The first 997 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:45 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 997 bus?
The last 997 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 16:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 997 bus cost?
GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so Ipswich Buses sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.
Who runs the 997 bus?
The 997 is operated by Ipswich Buses.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.