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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Stansted Airport to Ipswich
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 26 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 £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.
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 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 30 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 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 £11. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 64 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£23 Average Price Cheapest | £38 Average Price |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Ipswich bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Ipswich coaches for today, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX717 | Delayed 09:30 00:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h20 | 08:00 08:00Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX717 | Delayed 09:30 05:00Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h30 | 08:00 08:00Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX717 | Delayed 09:30 08:45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 10:10 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX717 | On time 11:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h35 | 12:50 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX717 | On time 13:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h35 | 15:20 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX717 | On time 15:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h35 | 17:20 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX717 | On time 18:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h30 | 19:45 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX717 | On time 21:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 22:25 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 16 November | |||||
| NX717 | 00:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h20 | 01:50 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 7 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:00, the last at 20:00. The fastest coach covers the 64 km distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 64 km |
Average bus duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 04:00 |
Last bus 20:00 |
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 £11. 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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