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Stansted Airport to Ipswich
From £12.00 one-way*
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Coach from Stansted Airport to Ipswich
National Express operates convenient coach services from Stansted Airport to Ipswich with fares starting from just £12.00 one-way*, providing fast and comfortable airport transfers for travellers heading to Suffolk's county town.
You can book tickets from Stansted Airport to Ipswich now using the blue journey planner above.
| Stansted Airport to Ipswich journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 1 hrs 25 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £12.00 * |
| Distance (approx) | 120km |
| No. of stops | 5 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 00:20am/21:05pm |
Our Stansted Airport 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:
- Stansted Airport Coach Station
- Braintree (Marks Farm)
- Marks Tey
- Colchester
- Ipswich, Cardinal Park
Our 482 service travels up to 3 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Stansted Airport Coach Station
- Braintree (Marks Farm)
- Marks Tey
- Colchester
- Ipswich, Cardinal Park
Departing from Stansted
Stansted Airport offers excellent facilities for travellers, including supermarkets, newsagents, Wi-Fi, automated ticket machines and comfortable rest areas. Everything you need before boarding your coach is available, ensuring a smooth transition from your flight to your onward journey to Ipswich.
For more information, take a look at our Stansted Airport coach station page.
Arriving in Ipswich
National Express coaches arrive at Cardinal Park near McDonald's, positioning you perfectly in the heart of Ipswich. This central location provides immediate access to the city's shops, cafes and restaurants.
Great transport connections including local bus routes, rail services and a dedicated taxi rank make it easy to continue your journey to other destinations around Suffolk.
Perfect for:
✅ Airport travellers seeking affordable transport to Ipswich
✅ Suffolk visitors wanting direct access to Ipswich city centre
✅ Passengers needing convenient connections to wider Suffolk destinations
Book your Stansted to Ipswich coach journey today and enjoy stress-free travel with National Express, the UK's leading coach operator.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Stansted Airport at 00.20am, arriving at Ipswich Cardinal Park at 01.45am.
The last coach leaves from Stansted Airport at 21.05pm, arriving at Ipswich Cardinal Park at 22.40pm
A one-way journey from Stansted Airport to Ipswich is available from £12.00*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Stansted to Ipswich take 1 hrs 25 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.
