How far is Ipswich from Stansted?

It's about 68 km (43 miles) from Ipswich to Stansted.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Ipswich to Stansted?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tower Ramparts, in Ipswich, and end it at London Stansted Airport, in Stansted.

Bus from Ipswich to Stansted starting at $36 | Compare & Save up to 10%

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Ipswich to Stansted on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 35m	1:05pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 40m	3:10pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 35m	5:35pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 30m	8:30pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	1h 30m	10:30pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Stansted. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

1h 30mAverage Duration

64 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$36 - $36	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$29 - $309	Average Duration2h 11m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $12	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,722 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

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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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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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Ipswich to Stansted by bus

How far is Ipswich from Stansted?
It's about 68 km (43 miles) from Ipswich to Stansted.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Ipswich to Stansted?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tower Ramparts, in Ipswich, and end it at London Stansted Airport, in Stansted.