How much is the bus ticket from Stansted to Ipswich?

The cheapest bus tickets from Stansted to Ipswich start from $16. The average price for this route is around $16. 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 Stansted to Ipswich?

The average bus trip duration from Stansted to Ipswich is 1h 30m, covering a distance of 40 miles (64 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 20m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Stansted to Ipswich route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 8 trains available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Stansted to Ipswich at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:00pm.

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

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

Bus Stansted to Ipswich from $14 | Compare & Save up to 57%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Stansted to Ipswich on January 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 30m	7:45pm	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	Cheapest
Bus	9:00pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 25m	10:25pm	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	Fastest
Bus	6:15pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 30m	7:45pm	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 25m	10:25pm	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	No tags

Next departures for Stansted to Ipswich on January 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 20m	1:50am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:30am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 20m	1:50am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 30m	6:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 30m	6:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	No tags
Bus	8:45am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 40m	10:25am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	No tags

Next departures for Stansted to Ipswich on January 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 20m	1:50am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:30am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 20m	1:50am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 30m	6:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 30m	6:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	No tags
Bus	8:45am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 40m	10:25am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	No tags

Next departures for Stansted to Ipswich on January 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 20m	1:50am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:30am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 20m	1:50am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 30m	6:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 30m	6:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	No tags
Bus	8:45am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 25m	10:10am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	No tags

Next departures for Stansted to Ipswich on January 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 30m	6:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	Cheapest
Bus	12:30am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 20m	1:50am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 20m	1:50am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 30m	6:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	No tags
Bus	8:45am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 25m	10:10am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	No tags

Next departures for Stansted to Ipswich on January 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 30m	6:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	Cheapest
Bus	12:30am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 20m	1:50am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 20m	1:50am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 30m	6:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	No tags
Bus	8:45am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 40m	10:25am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	No tags

Next departures for Stansted to Ipswich on January 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:45am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 40m	10:25am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	Cheapest
Bus	12:30am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 20m	1:50am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 20m	1:50am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 30m	6:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 30m	6:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	No tags

Next departures for Stansted to Ipswich on January 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 20m	1:50am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:30am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 20m	1:50am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 30m	6:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 30m	6:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	No tags
Bus	8:45am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	1h 40m	10:25am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:48 AM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Stansted to Ipswich

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Ipswich. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

1h 30mAverage Duration

40 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $30	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$12 - $217	Average Duration2h 16m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Stansted and Ipswich?

Stops in Stansted

A
London Stansted Airport
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Stops in Ipswich

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

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,833 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Customers are very impressed with the service, as everything went smoothly. The coach is clean and comfortable, and the driver is helpful and polite. However, some customers had issues with booking the wrong bus time, which resulted in additional expenses for a taxi to Stansted. There were also complaints about late buses and lack of information provided to confused passengers at Stanstead.

National Express Stansted Ipswich recent customer reviews

My problem was that I booked 2 AM Bus Instead of the 13.00 pm bus so I had to get a taxi to Stansted.

Denis G.

October 17, 2022

The bus was late - confused passengers were asking for information but there was none. No-one knew if/when the bus was to arrive at Stanstead. I asked numerous "employees" but they all said they didn't work for Nat. Express. It was a shocking display of incompetence.

Dennis M.

October 5, 2022

Very impressed. Everything went smoothly. Clean and comfortable coach and helpful driver. Given the price of airport parking will use this again.

Margaret H.

June 29, 2022

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Stansted to Ipswich 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 Stansted to Ipswich?
The cheapest bus tickets from Stansted to Ipswich start from $16. The average price for this route is around $16. 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 Stansted to Ipswich?
The average bus trip duration from Stansted to Ipswich is 1h 30m, covering a distance of 40 miles (64 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 20m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Stansted to Ipswich route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 8 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Stansted to Ipswich?
The earliest bus departs from Stansted to Ipswich at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Stansted to Ipswich?
A bus trip from Stansted to Ipswich 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

$30

01/06

$28

Today

$28

01/08

$28

01/09

$26

01/10

$26

01/11

$17

01/12

$14

The cheapest trip from Stansted to Ipswich 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 Stansted to Ipswich, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $14 to $35 for a bus ticket from Stansted to Ipswich 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.