First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£27
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£34
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 59 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 10 m
Trains on 18 Sept
3
Distance
63 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 3 trains from Ipswich station (IPS) to London Stansted Airport, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 63 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 16 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.






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
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£46 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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 £46 compared to roughly £13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-32.83. The journey takes 1h 53m versus 1h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Ipswich station (IPS) to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P02098 · P76282 · P66308 | On time 8:19 Ipswich station (IPS) | 2h36 | 10:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
P02098 · P01158 | On time 8:19 Ipswich station (IPS) | 2h01 | 10:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
C04685 · P77422 · P66323 | On time 8:43 Ipswich station (IPS) | 2h24 | 11:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
P02103 · P66821 | On time 9:21 Ipswich station (IPS) | 1h59 | 11:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
P02103 · P76294 · P66360 | On time 9:21 Ipswich station (IPS) | 2h34 | 11:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
P01244 · P77440 · P66366 | On time 9:41 Ipswich station (IPS) | 2h26 | 12:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Ipswich station (IPS) 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 £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:18, the last at 10:21. The fastest train covers the 63 km distance in 1h 34m.
Distance 63 km |
Average train duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 5:18 |
Last train 10:21 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ipswich station (IPS) 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.

Most Ipswich station (IPS) to London Stansted Airport trains use the Ipswich to London Liverpool Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Ipswich station (IPS) and London Stansted Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Ipswich is 1 km from Ipswich city centre. Public transport options include:
Ipswich has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Ipswich.
Wi-Fi is available at Ipswich. ATMs are available at Ipswich.
Ticket office support is available at Ipswich.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ipswich: Parking, WC.
Available at Ipswich: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ipswich: 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.
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