How much is the bus ticket from Ipswich to Stansted?

The cheapest bus tickets from Ipswich to Stansted start from $16. The average price for this route is around $19. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Ipswich to Stansted?

The average bus trip duration from Ipswich to Stansted is 1h 35m, covering a distance of 40 miles (64 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 25m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Ipswich to Stansted route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 7 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Ipswich to Stansted?

The earliest bus departs from Ipswich to Stansted at 2:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Ipswich to Stansted?

A bus trip from Ipswich to Stansted generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Bus Ipswich to Stansted from $14 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Ipswich to Stansted on January 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:50pm	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 40m	8:30pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Cheapest
Bus	9:00pm	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 30m	10:30pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Bus	6:50pm	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 40m	8:30pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 30m	10:30pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures for Ipswich to Stansted on January 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 25m	3:55am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 25m	3:55am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 25m	6:55am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 25m	6:55am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	7:45am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 45m	9:30am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures for Ipswich to Stansted on January 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 25m	3:55am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 25m	3:55am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 25m	6:55am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 25m	6:55am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	7:45am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 45m	9:30am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures for Ipswich to Stansted on January 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 30m	10:30pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Cheapest
Bus	2:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 25m	3:55am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Bus	2:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 25m	3:55am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 25m	6:55am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 25m	6:55am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures for Ipswich to Stansted on January 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00pm	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 30m	8:30pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Cheapest
Bus	2:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 25m	3:55am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Bus	2:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 25m	3:55am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 25m	6:55am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 25m	6:55am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures for Ipswich to Stansted on January 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:50pm	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 40m	8:30pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Cheapest
Bus	2:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 25m	3:55am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Bus	2:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 25m	3:55am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 25m	6:55am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 25m	6:55am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures for Ipswich to Stansted on January 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:50pm	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 40m	8:30pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Cheapest
Bus	2:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 25m	3:55am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Bus	2:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 25m	3:55am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 25m	6:55am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 25m	6:55am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures for Ipswich to Stansted on January 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:50pm	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 40m	8:30pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Cheapest
Bus	2:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 25m	3:55am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Bus	2:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 25m	3:55am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 25m	6:55am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 25m	6:55am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Ipswich to Stansted

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Stansted. The journey takes about 1 hour 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

1h 35mAverage Duration

40 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $47	Average Duration1h 35m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$12 - $219	Average Duration2h 9m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $8	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Ipswich and Stansted?

Stops in Ipswich

A
Tower Ramparts
Ipswich, Tower Ramparts, Crown Street, , Cricketers PH, Ipswich IP1 3JD, UK

Stops in Stansted

A
London Stansted Airport
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Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,833 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

According to customer reviews, the service provided by this company is highly praised. Customers appreciate the great service, polite and helpful staff, as well as friendly drivers. However, some customers have mentioned delays in their journeys which caused inconvenience.

National Express Ipswich Stansted recent customer reviews

Driver sat in stationary traffic for too long before calling office for advice re. diversions. we arrived 75 mins late at the airport & I missed my flight.

Michaela S.

February 7, 2023

Staff member rude & unhelpful. Coach was absolutely filthy including the toilets. We have taken pictures.

Sharon W.

June 23, 2018

On arrival the bus developed a coolant leak so our journey to the airport was delayed by an hour.

Chris A.

December 1, 2017

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Ipswich to Stansted by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Ipswich to Stansted?
The cheapest bus tickets from Ipswich to Stansted start from $16. The average price for this route is around $19. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Ipswich to Stansted?
The average bus trip duration from Ipswich to Stansted is 1h 35m, covering a distance of 40 miles (64 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 25m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Ipswich to Stansted route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 7 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Ipswich to Stansted?
The earliest bus departs from Ipswich to Stansted at 2:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Ipswich to Stansted?
A bus trip from Ipswich to Stansted generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01/05

$28

01/06

$28

Today

$30

01/08

$27

01/09

$27

01/10

$14

01/11

$17

01/12

$14

The cheapest trip from Ipswich to Stansted was searched and found on Jan 12, 2026 with a price of $14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Ipswich to Stansted, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $14 to $35 for a bus ticket from Ipswich to Stansted based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2026-01-12.