How to get from Ipswich to Needham by bus and train?

Ipswich to Needham - Bus Timetable

The 997 bus from Ipswich to Needham departs once a day at 08:54. The journey takes about 1 hr 21 min.

From Ipswich to Needham by bus and train

To get from Ipswich to Needham in East Anglia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 997 bus from Willis Building, Ipswich station to Railway Station, Ipswich station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the 81 bus from Rail Station, Diss station to Starston Lane, Needham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The bus and train schedule from Ipswich may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Needham on the Moovit app.

81min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 997997
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 8181
Leaves from Willis Building, Ipswich

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Willis Building, Ipswich
    ID sufapwdw
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 997997
    Wait for bus
    997
    Chantry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Ipswich
    ID sufamgta
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ips
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dis
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rail Station, Diss
    ID NFOGWPGM
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Harleston
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Starston Lane, Needham
    Ride to bus station
    Starston Lane, Needham
    ID NFODGTJP
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ipswich to Needham

The distance between Ipswich, East Anglia and Needham, East Anglia is approximately 56.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ipswich to Needham by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in East Anglia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Ipswich to Needham

To check the bus and train timetable from Ipswich to Needham using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ipswich) and destination (Needham), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ipswich to Needham?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 997, Train line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line 81.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Needham in East Anglia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ipswich to Needham in East Anglia?

    The 997 bus line goes from Willis Building, Ipswich station near Ipswich to Railway Station, Ipswich station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Railway Station, Ipswich station near Needham in East Anglia.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ipswich to Needham in East Anglia by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Ipswich and Needham in East Anglia by bus and train is about 1 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ipswich to get to Needham in East Anglia?

    Get on the 997 bus from the Willis Building, Ipswich stop near Ipswich in East Anglia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ipswich and Needham in East Anglia?

    Get off the bus at the Railway Station, Ipswich stop, which is closest to Needham in East Anglia.

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