Festive Season Bus Services
04/12/2025
Festive Season Bus Services
04/12/2025
Festive Season Bus Services
As the Christmas season approaches, Ipswich Buses is pleased to share its service plans for the upcoming festive period. Whether travelling for work, shopping, festive gatherings, or days out with the family, our teams aim to keep the town moving right through to the New Year!
Please take a moment to check the timetable information below and plan journeys in advance, as some days will operate with amended hours or no service.
Christmas Week Services
| Monday, 22 December | Normal Weekday Service |
| Tuesday, 23 December | Normal Weekday Service |
| Wednesday, 24 December (Christmas Eve) | Normal Weekday Service with Early Finishes Last departures from bus station between approx. 18:00-18:30 |
| Thursday, 25 December (Christmas Day) | No Service |
| Friday, 26 December (Boxing Day) | No Service |
| Saturday, 27 December | Normal Saturday Service |
| Sunday, 28 December | Normal Sunday Service |
New Year Week Services
| Monday, 29 December | Saturday Service |
| Tuesday, 30 December | Saturday Service |
| Wednesday, 31 December (New Year’s Eve) | Saturday Service with Early Finishes Last departures from bus station between approx. 18:00-18:30 |
| Thursday, 1 January (New Year’s Day) | No Service |
| Friday, 2 January | Normal Weekday Service |
| Saturday, 3 January | Normal Saturday Service |
Last Departures on Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve
Below is a summary of the final journeys departing on 24 December (Christmas Eve) & 31 December (New Year’s Eve):
| Service Number | Last Outbound Departure (from Ipswich) | Last Inbound Departure (to Ipswich) |
| 1 | 18:25 | 18:52 |
| 2 | 18:05 | 18:45 |
| 3 | 18:15 | 18:40 |
| 4 | 18:15 | 18:44 |
| 5 | 18:30 – Christmas Eve | 18:55 – Christmas Eve |
| 18:20 – New Year’s Eve | 18:40 – New Year’s Eve | |
| 6 | 18:20 | 18:45 |
| 7 | 18:15 – Circular Service | |
| 8 | 18:35 | 18:56 |
| 8B | 18:15 – Circular Service | |
| 9/10 | 18:30 – Circular Service | |
| 12 | 18:25 | 18:36 |
| 13 | 18:30 | 18:47 |
| 15 | 18:25 – Circular Service | |
| 15A | 18:15- Circular Service | |
| 16 | 18:25 – Circular Service | |
| 17 | 13:35 | 14:01 |
| 20 | 14:45 | 14:12 |
| 92 | 17:40 | 18:30 |
| 93 | 17:50 | 18:10 |
| 97 | 18:05 | 18:45 |
| 118/119 | 17:45 | 18:40 |
Thank You & Happy Holidays
Ipswich Buses would like to thank all customers for their continued support throughout 2025.
From everyone across the company, warm wishes for a joyful Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.
Contact Us
For further information about our bus service over the festive period, please email info@ipswichbuses.co.uk, call us on 01473 344 800 or drop by our travel shop at Tower Ramparts Bus Station
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