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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Stansted Airport to Ipswich
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
64 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Stansted Airport to Ipswich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to Ipswich will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £21.
Of the 8 buses that leave London Stansted Airport for Ipswich 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 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 35 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.
NX7171:001h20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station2:20Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)£211One-way0 changes- NX7179:001h40Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station10:40Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)£211One-way0 changes
- NX71714:001h45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station15:45Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)£211One-way0 changes
- NX71711:301h35Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station13:05Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)£211One-way0 changes
- NX7176:101h15Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station7:25Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)£211One-way0 changes
- NX7176:101h15Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station7:25Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)£211One-way0 changes
- NX7171:001h20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station2:20Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)£211One-way0 changes
- NX71722:001h25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station23:25Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)£211One-way0 changes
- NX71719:001h30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station20:30Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)£211One-way0 changes
- NX71711:301h35Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station13:05Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)£211One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London Stansted Airport to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 64 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£20 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price |
2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Ipswich bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Ipswich coaches for tomorrow, Friday 15 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| NX717 | 1:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h20 | 2:20 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX717 | 6:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h15 | 7:25 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX717 | 9:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h40 | 10:40 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX717 | 11:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h35 | 13:05 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX717 | 14:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h45 | 15:45 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX717 | 16:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h45 | 17:45 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX717 | 19:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h30 | 20:30 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport to Ipswich
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Buses from London Stansted Airport to Ipswich run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:00, the last at 21:00. The fastest coach covers the 64 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 64 km |
Average bus duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 0:00 |
Last bus 21:00 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Bus providers: National Express from London Stansted Airport to IpswichYou can travel by bus between London Stansted Airport to Ipswich 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: London Stansted Airport to Ipswich coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport to Ipswich 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 Ipswich, 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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