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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Ipswich station (IPS) to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price on 24 Sept
£14
Average ticket price on 24 Sept
£22
Fastest journey on 24 Sept
1 h 13 m
Average journey duration on 24 Sept
1 h 17 m
Buses on 24 Sept
15
Distance
63 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ipswich station (IPS) 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 station (IPS) to London Stansted Airport will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
On Thu 24 Sept, we found 15 buses from Ipswich station (IPS) to London Stansted Airport, including 15 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 63 km distance in an average of 1 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 13 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 23 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.
NX71718:171h18Capel St Mary, Ipswich Road19:35Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£141One-way0 changes- NX71718:051h30Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)19:35Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£141One-way0 changes
- NX7175:001h25Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)6:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£161One-way0 changes
- NX7175:121h13Capel St Mary, Ipswich Road6:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£161One-way0 changes
- NX71720:501h20Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)22:10Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£211One-way0 changes
- NX7172:121h13Capel St Mary, Ipswich Road3:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£261One-way0 changes
- NX7175:121h13Capel St Mary, Ipswich Road6:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£161One-way0 changes
- NX71718:171h18Capel St Mary, Ipswich Road19:35Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£141One-way0 changes
- NX71720:501h20Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)22:10Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£211One-way0 changes
- NX71711:271h23Capel St Mary, Ipswich Road12:50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£251One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ipswich station (IPS) to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ipswich station (IPS) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, while a train costs an average of £46.
Distance: 63 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£21 Average Price Cheapest | £46 Average Price | £13 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich station (IPS) to London Stansted Airport:
A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ipswich station (IPS) to London Stansted Airport costing on average £46.
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 53m.
Tickets start at around £21 compared to roughly £13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-7.92. The journey takes 1h 27m versus 1h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Ipswich station (IPS) to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ipswich station (IPS) to London Stansted Airport coaches for today, Wednesday 23 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:05 Ipswich station (IPS) | 1h30 | 18:35 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:50 Ipswich station (IPS) | 1h40 | 20:30 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 24 September | |||||
| NX717 | 2:00 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 1h25 | 3:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX717 | 2:12 Capel St Mary, Ipswich Road | 1h13 | 3:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX717 | 5:00 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 1h25 | 6:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX717 | 5:12 Capel St Mary, Ipswich Road | 1h13 | 6:25 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 station (IPS) to London Stansted Airport
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Buses from Ipswich station (IPS) to London Stansted Airport run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 14 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 12:42, the last at 17:05. The fastest coach covers the 63 km distance in 1h 13m.
Distance 63 km |
Average bus duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 1h 13m |
First bus 12:42 |
Last bus 17:05 |
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Bus providers: National Express from Ipswich station (IPS) to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Ipswich station (IPS) to London Stansted Airport with National Express for as low as £12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Ipswich station (IPS) to London Stansted Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ipswich station (IPS) 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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