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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, while a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Ipswich
Compare the available ways to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Ipswich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to Ipswich:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Ipswich costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 21m.
Tickets start at around $31 compared to roughly $19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$11. The journey takes 1h 30m versus 1h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Stansted Mountfitchet to Ipswich
How to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Ipswich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
9:00 PM 1h25 Stansted Mountfitchet 10:25 PM Ipswich $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:00 PM 1h25 Stansted Mountfitchet 10:25 PM Ipswich $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:00 PM 1h25 Stansted Mountfitchet 10:25 PM Ipswich $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:45 PM 1h35 Stansted Mountfitchet 5:20 PM Ipswich $20 1 One-way 0 transfers10:30 AM 1h35 Stansted Mountfitchet 12:05 PM Ipswich $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to Ipswich:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Ipswich costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 21m.
- 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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).
- Travel with National Express to go to Ipswich by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Ipswich by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with National Express.
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