The cheapest and fastest coaches from Ipswich to Stansted Mountfitchet
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ipswich to Stansted Mountfitchet is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ipswich to Stansted Mountfitchet will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.
Of the 3 buses that leave Ipswich for Stansted Mountfitchet every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 68 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ipswich to Stansted Mountfitchet
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Stansted Mountfitchet among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 68 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£21 Average Price Cheapest | £28 Average Price |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Ipswich to Stansted Mountfitchet bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ipswich to Stansted Mountfitchet coaches for today, Thursday 19 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 18:50 Ipswich | 1h40 | 20:30 Stansted Mountfitchet | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 20 February | |||||
![]() | 08:00 Ipswich | 1h30 | 09:30 Stansted Mountfitchet | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Ipswich to Stansted Mountfitchet by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ipswich to Stansted Mountfitchet
Buses from Ipswich to Stansted Mountfitchet run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 22:10. The fastest coach covers the 68 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 68 km |
Average bus duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 22:10 |
Bus providers: National Express from Ipswich to Stansted MountfitchetYou can travel by bus between Ipswich to Stansted Mountfitchet with National Express for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Ipswich to Stansted Mountfitchet coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ipswich to Stansted Mountfitchet 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 Stansted Mountfitchet, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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