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Ipswich to Stansted Airport
From £17 one-way*
Generous luggage allowance
Bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard
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Sign up nowCoach from Ipswich to Stansted Airport
Start your travel plans the right way with fast and convenient travel from Ipswich to Stansted Airport.
With fares starting from just £17 one-way*, the coach is the perfect option for anyone who wants to travel comfortably without breaking the bank.
You can book tickets from Ipswich to Stansted Airport now using the blue journey planner above.
| Ipswich to Stansted Airport journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 1 hrs 30 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £17 * |
| Distance (approx) | 120km |
| No. of stops | 5 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 02:30am/17:35pm |
Our Ipswich to Stansted Airport services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 250 service travels up to 4 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Ipswich Cardinal Park
- Colchester
- Marks Tey
- Braintree (Marks Farm)
- Stansted Airport Coach Station
Our 482 service travels up to 3 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Ipswich Cardinal Park
- Colchester
- Marks Tey
- Braintree (Marks Farm)
- Stansted Airport Coach Station
Ipswich to Stansted Airport route map
Return route
Other routes to Stansted
- Birmingham to Stansted
- Cambridge to Stansted
- Canterbury to Stansted
- Gatwick Airport to Stansted
- Heathrow Airport to Stansted
- London to Stansted
- London Liverpool St to Stansted
- London Southwark to Stansted
- London Stratford to Stansted
- London Waterloo to Stansted
- Luton Airport to Stansted
- Oxford to Stansted
Departing from Ipswich
Our 250 and 482 services both depart from Cardinal Park near McDonald's, right in the heart of the city. It's ideal for taking advantage of all the shops, cafes, restaurants and other facilities you may need before you travel.
Great transport links, including bus routes, rail routes and a dedicated taxi rank are based around the bus station, making it easy to arrive for your journey on time.
Arriving at Stansted Airport
To ensure a stress-free travel experience we recommend you get to the airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure time.
Once you've left the coach at our Stansted Airport station, you can refuel and recover before you even enter the terminal. Plus, with coffee shops, toilet facilities, newsagents and more on-site, you’ll soon be set for the next part of your trip.
For more information, take a look at our Stansted Airport coach station page.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Ipswich Cardinal Park at 02.30am, arriving at Stansted Airport at 4.00am.
The last coach leaves from Ipswich Cardinal Park at 17.35 pm, arriving at Stansted Airport at 19.20 pm.
A one-way journey from Ipswich to Stansted Airport is available from £17*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Ipswich to Stansted Airport take 1 hrs 30 mins.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
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*Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 24.10.2024 for travel between 24.10.2024 - 20.02.2025.
