How to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Ipswich

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Compare train and bus for Stansted Mountfitchet to Ipswich

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stansted Mountfitchet to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $19.

Distance: 42 miles (68 km)

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$27

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$32

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$19

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2h 3m

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1h 33m

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30m

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2h 20m

Average total duration

1h 50m

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1h 11m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Ipswich is a bus with an average price of $27 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to Ipswich:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Ipswich costing on average $32 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Ipswich is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 33m.

Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Stansted Mountfitchet and Ipswich including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Ipswich among Omio's users.

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from Stansted Mountfitchet to Ipswich

How to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Ipswich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Ipswich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    12:30 AM1h20
    Stansted Mountfitchet
    1:50 AMIpswich
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    12:30 AM1h20
    Stansted Mountfitchet
    1:50 AMIpswich
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    12:30 AM1h20
    Stansted Mountfitchet
    1:50 AMIpswich
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National Express
    11:15 AM1h35
    Stansted Mountfitchet
    12:50 PMIpswich
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    10:30 AM1h35
    Stansted Mountfitchet
    12:05 PMIpswich
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    3:45 PM1h35
    Stansted Mountfitchet
    5:20 PMIpswich
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Ipswich

Travel to Ipswich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Stansted Mountfitchet to Ipswich.

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There are 2 options to travel between Stansted Mountfitchet and Ipswich including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Ipswich is a bus with an average price of $27 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to Ipswich:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Ipswich costing on average $32 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Ipswich is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 33m.

Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 50m.

The distance from Stansted Mountfitchet to Ipswich is approximately 42 miles (68 km).
The average frequency per day from Stansted Mountfitchet to Ipswich is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stansted Mountfitchet and Ipswich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Stansted Mountfitchet to Ipswich:
  • Trains mostly depart from Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) and arrive in Ipswich station (IPS).
  • Buses mostly depart from Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station and arrive in Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stansted Mountfitchet to Ipswich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Ipswich by bus.
  • Travel with Greater Anglia, Stansted Express to go to Ipswich by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Stansted Mountfitchet to Ipswich:
  • 8 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Ipswich often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Liverpool Street (LST), London Stansted Airport, Norwich, Stratford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ipswich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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