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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Ipswich to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 31 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
64 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ipswich to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ipswich to London Stansted Airport will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £26.
Of the 8 buses that leave Ipswich for London Stansted Airport every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 64 km distance in an average of 1 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ipswich to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 64 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£22 Average Price Cheapest | £39 Average Price |
2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Ipswich to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ipswich to London Stansted Airport coaches for today, Sunday 22 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX717 | 08:00 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 1h30 | 09:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX717 | 11:30 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 1h35 | 13:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX717 | 13:30 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 1h40 | 15:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX717 | 16:00 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 1h35 | 17:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX717 | 19:00 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 1h30 | 20:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX717 | 21:00 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 1h30 | 22:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 23 February | |||||
| NX717 | 02:30 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 1h25 | 03:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX717 | 05:30 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 1h25 | 06:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ipswich to London Stansted Airport
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Buses from Ipswich to London Stansted Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £8 by train.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:30, the last at 21:00. The fastest coach covers the 64 km distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 64 km |
Average bus duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 05:30 |
Last bus 21:00 |
Bus providers: National Express from Ipswich to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Ipswich to London Stansted Airport with National Express for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Ipswich to London Stansted Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ipswich to London Stansted Airport by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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