London Stansted Airport (STN) to Ipswich bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Ipswich

Showing times and prices for Jul 09

Cheapest price

$32

Average price

$32

Fastest journey

1 h 20 m

Average duration

1 h 28 m

Buses per day

8

Distance

64 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Ipswich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Ipswich will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.

Fast buses

Of the 8 buses that leave London Stansted Airport (STN) for Ipswich on Wed, Jul 09, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jul 09 the direct buses cover the 64 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .

On Wed, Jul 09 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.

National ExpressNX717
05:00AM1h30
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
06:30AMIpswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)
$321One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX717
01:45PM1h35
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
03:20PMIpswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)
$321One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX717
06:15PM1h30
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
07:45PMIpswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)
$321One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX717
12:30AM1h20
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
01:50AMIpswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)
$321One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX717
09:00PM1h25
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
10:25PMIpswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)
$321One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for London Stansted Airport (STN) to Ipswich

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a train costs an average of €18.

Distance: 39 miles (64 km)

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Train

€26

Average price

Cheapest

€41

Average price

2h 39m

Average total duration

2h 9m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 55m

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30m

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Abellio Greater Anglia

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London Stansted Airport (STN) to Ipswich bus times

Showing buses for today, Tuesday, July 8
Last updated at 6:06 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
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national_expressNX71711:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h20
12:50 AM Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)0 transfersDirect
Wednesday, July 9
national_expressNX7174:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h30
5:30 AM Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)0 transfersDirect

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Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Ipswich

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Buses from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Ipswich run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) but you can travel from only $23 (€18) by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $23 (€18)
Distance
39 miles (64 km)
Average bus duration
2h 9m
Cheapest ticket price
$29 (€23)
Buses per day
7
Direct buses
7
Fastest bus
1h 25m
First bus
04:00
Last bus
20:00
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $23 (€18)

Bus companies: National Express and Abellio Greater Anglia from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Ipswich

National Express and Abellio Greater Anglia buses will get you to Ipswich from London Stansted Airport (STN) from $29 (€24). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the London Stansted Airport (STN) - Ipswich bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Ipswich bus information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 25 min
  • Cheapest Price: $29
  • National Express frequency: 7 a day

FAQs: Bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Ipswich

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Popular bus stations from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Ipswich

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