Residents in Ipswich planning travel over the upcoming Easter weekend should be aware that Ipswich Buses will be operating a reduced timetable. Both Good Friday on 3 April 2026 and Easter Monday on 6 April 2026 will follow the operator’s standard Sunday service, meaning fewer buses will be running across the town compared to a typical weekday.
The company announced the change on 30 March 2026, noting that the adjustment is a standard practice across the UK bus industry. Similar reduced service patterns are also being implemented by other operators, including First Bus (which follows consistent patterns year-to-year), Stagecoach, and Go North East.
For those who need to plan their journeys in advance, detailed information is available by contacting the Travel Shop at the Tower Ramparts Bus Station. The team can be reached by phone at 01473 344 800 or via email at [email protected]. The Travel Shop is generally open Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 12:30 and 13:00 to 17:00 (closed for lunch 12:30-13:00), and on Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00.
Following the holiday period, the bus operator is set to introduce a series of network improvements on Sunday 12 April 2026. These updates, which are being coordinated alongside Ipswich Borough Council, are designed to address traffic congestion and improve the overall punctuality of services across the town.
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