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Farewell to our DAF DB250's

Saturday 30th July 2022 is your last chance to catch one of our DAF DB250's in service! 

Bus service changes in Essex from Sunday 31st July 2022

Following the latest round of retendering in Essex, there will be a change of operator on some services in Essex. 

Ipswich Twilight Road Race - Friday 15th July 2022

Some bus services will be diverted during the race, find out more here. 

The Big Hoot Ipswich 2022

From 19 June to 3 September 2022, St Elizabeth Hospice is bringing a Wild in Art Trail to Ipswich, and we hope you are as excited as we are!

The Dragons Are Coming 2022

One of the most unique and fun-filled events to take place in Ipswich is back on the calendar this summer with the return of the Fresh Start new beginnings (FSNB) dragon boat race.

Suffolk Show 2022

After a two year break the Suffolk Show is back and is promising to be the best show yet, taking place on Tuesday 31st May and Wednesday 1st June 2022 at Trinity Park, Ipswich. 

Platinum Jubilee bank holiday bus times

Our buses run a little differently over bank holidays. Check to see if you are affected. 

Ipswich ready with many events to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee

Ipswich will be celebrating the 70th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II in style.

Ipswich Buses Supports Dementia Action Week

Ipswich Buses has joined forces with the Ipswich Dementia Action Alliance to support Dementia Action Week 2022 which takes place from Monday 16^th May to Sunday 22^nd May 2022.

Discounted Bus Travel for NHS Staff

In partnership with the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Ipswich Buses are delighted to be able to offer ESNEFT employees discounted bus travel.

Special bus service put on in tribute to 'one in a lifetime' granny

Hundreds of people gathered in Ipswich to say goodbye to a beloved “Caribbean Queen”. 

Violet May Butler was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, known for her big heart and generous nature. S…

Bus Services Serving Fore Street, Ipswich

We regret to inform our customers that from Sunday 20th March 2022 that bus services traveling towards Central Ipswich will no longer serve the southern end of Fore Street and therefore customers will no longer be able to alight their bus o…

Safer Travel Guidance from Thursday 24th February 2022

We're doing everything we can to make our network safe, clean and reliable.

Further to the recent announcement by the prime minister all COVID restrictions will end in England on Thursday 24th February 2022.

Although it will no longer be …

Ipswich Buses launches new website with Rise Digital Media

Ipswich Buses has launched a new website that has been developed and built in partnership with industry technology firm Rise Digital Media.

The mobile-friendly site provides users with simple and instant access to the latest service inform…

Ipswich Buses Welcomes The High Sheriff of Suffolk

Prestigious Suffolk Award for one of the driving forces behind the vaccination bus

Bus driver, Steve Harvey, has received The Suffolk Award in recognition of his outstanding service to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mr Harvey…

Revised Fares From Sunday 20th February 2022

We have frozen our prices for the last two years, but our business faces many challenges as we come out of the pandemic.

We therefore need to revise our prices for bus fares across our network, from Sunday 20th February 2022. 

Since the s…

A Tribute To The Duke of Edinburgh

The management and staff of Ipswich Buses Limited were deeply saddened to learn of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.

World Car Free Day Wednesday 22nd September 2021

We are marking World Car Free Day – Wednesday 22 September – by offering £5 off any ticket for customers new to buying tickets on our mobile app on the day.