997 Ipswich to Chantry via Gippeswyk Park
Operated by Ipswich Buses. Registered as running via Tower Ramparts Bus Station & Railway Station Forecourt. First bus 08:45, last bus 16:30. 3 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.40 — more.
Wanted a different 997? 2 other bus routes are numbered 997 elsewhere in the UK — see every 997 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:45 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Fares on the 997
Adult single £2.40
The same for any journey on the 997, however far you go.
Ipswich Buses' published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 8 September 2026. Fares change — check with Ipswich Buses before you travel.
Tickets on the 997
Ipswich Buses publishes singles on this route for adults.
Single
Ticket types come from Ipswich Buses' own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 9 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Ipswich Buses.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Ipswich Buses before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 997
997 towards Chantry
All 16 stops
- 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 Ipswich
All 14 stops
- 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 registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 12 April 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 27 July 2025 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 1 September 2024 New se
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF0000147/128 · Changes in Suffolk County Council · 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?
Ipswich Buses' published fares on the 997: adult single £2.40. 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 Ipswich Buses via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East of England feed). Ipswich Buses last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 5 August 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF0000147/128. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.