Luggage
You can bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.
View our luggage policyWe accept:
Heathrow Airport to Ipswich
From £35.60 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 Heathrow Airport to Ipswich
We'll get you from Heathrow Airport to Ipswich from £35.60 one-way*, with up to 4 daily services.
Sit back in our comfy seats with your guaranteed spot and enjoy all that luggage space – that's smart travelling sorted when you're heading from London's busiest airport to Suffolk's county town with us.
| Heathrow to Ipswich journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 2 hrs 55 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £35.60 * |
| Distance (approx) | 176km |
| No. of stops | 4 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 8:20am/23:10pm |
Our Heathrow to Ipswich 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:
- Heathrow Airport (Terminal 4)
- Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5)
- Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
- Stansted Airport Coach Station
- Braintree (Marks Farm)
- Marks Tey
- Colchester High Street
- Ipswich, Cardinal Park
Heathrow to Ipswich route map
Departing from Heathrow Airport
While you're waiting for your coach at Heathrow, you'll find plenty to keep you occupied before we whisk you away. The airport's packed with cafes, shops and restaurants, plus all the essentials you might need – rest areas, toilets, cash machines and ticket machines – all just steps away from where we'll pick you up.
Terminal Connection Information
Our coaches stop at all Heathrow terminals, so we've got you covered wherever you land. Need to switch terminals? Just hop on the free inter-terminal transfer services and you'll easily find your way to our departure point – making it easy to switch between terminals no matter where your flight arrives.
Arrival and Departure information:
Terminal 2 & 3: Coaches arrive and depart from the Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Terminal 4: Coaches arrive and depart outside of Heathrow Terminal 4.
Terminal 5: Coaches arrive and depart outside of Heathrow Terminal 5.
Arriving in Ipswich
Our 250 service drops you off at Cardinal Park, right in the heart of Ipswich city centre. You'll find yourself perfectly placed just steps away from shops, cafes and restaurants.
Need to travel further? No worries – great transport links including buses, trains and a dedicated taxi rank make continuing your journey a breeze.
Perfect for:
✅ Planning to visit Suffolk straight from your flight? We'll get you there without the hassle
✅ Travelling with lots of luggage? We've got you covered with our generous storage space
✅ Want to save some holiday money? Relax and enjoy our comfortable ride for less
Book your Heathrow to Ipswich coach today and let us take care of your journey from the airport to Suffolk's vibrant county town – just sit back and enjoy the ride with National Express.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Heathrow Central Bus Station at 8.20am, arriving in Ipswich at 11.35am.
The last coach leaves from Heathrow Central Bus Station at 23.10pm, arriving in Ipswich at 2.05am.
A one-way journey from Heathrow to Ipswich is available from £35.60*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Heathrow to Ipswich take 2 hrs 55 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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T&C: *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 26.11.2025 for travel between 26.11.2025 - 23.03.2026.
