The cheapest and fastest trains from Ipswich to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
64 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
To travel from Ipswich to London Stansted Airport you need to make at least one change.
P01291 · P6649015:102h18Ipswich station (IPS)17:28Stansted Airport (SSD)£291One-way1 change
P01294 · P0290416:102h17Ipswich station (IPS)18:27Stansted Airport (SSD)£291One-way1 change
L54670 · P6684912:202h00Ipswich station (IPS)14:20Stansted Airport (SSD)£381One-way1 change
P01270 · P6643212:412h14Ipswich station (IPS)14:55Stansted Airport (SSD)£381One-way1 change
P01279 · P0292913:412h14Ipswich station (IPS)15:55Stansted Airport (SSD)£381One-way1 change
L54670 · P6684912:202h00Ipswich station (IPS)14:20Stansted Airport (SSD)£381One-way1 change
L54676 · P6685513:202h00Ipswich station (IPS)15:20Stansted Airport (SSD)£381One-way1 change
P67261 · L55747 · P6643812:532h14Ipswich station (IPS)15:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£831One-way2 changes
P01342 · L55759 · P0293113:532h14Ipswich station (IPS)16:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£831One-way2 changes
P01270 · P6643212:412h14Ipswich station (IPS)14:55Stansted Airport (SSD)£381One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train 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 £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. 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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2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Ipswich to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Ipswich to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Wednesday 24 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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P02354 · L55693 · P66294 | On time 8:39 Ipswich station (IPS) | 1h58 | 10:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
C04683 · P77422 · P66308 | On time 8:43 Ipswich station (IPS) | 2h12 | 10:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
C04683 · P66323 | On time 8:43 Ipswich station (IPS) | 2h24 | 11:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ipswich to London Stansted Airport
Trains from Ipswich to London Stansted Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:18, the last at 21:41. The fastest train covers the 64 km distance in 1h 59m.
Distance 64 km |
Average train duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 59m |
First train 5:18 |
Last train 21:41 |
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Train companies: Greater Anglia from Ipswich to London Stansted Airport trainsGreater Anglia trains will get you between Ipswich and London Stansted Airport from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ipswich to London Stansted Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ipswich to London Stansted Airport by train. 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 train, 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ipswich and London Stansted Airport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 21:20 Saturday 05:00 - 21:20 Sunday 07:20 - 22:00
- Type of shops available: News agent Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located alongside platform 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Close to platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop on station forecourt.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop on Derby Road, near the Station Hotel
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