Bus from Ipswich to London
2 direct routes · about 170 min · first and last bus 07:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to London as of 09:05
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ipswich, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 816 | National Express | ~175 min | 2 | Fridays only | 08:00 | 15:30 | Cardinal Park Cinema (opp) | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Colchester & Stansted Airport |
| UK007 | FlixBus | ~170 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 07:10 | 07:10 | Cardinal Park Cinema (adj) | Stratford City Bus Station (Stop U) | Colchester & Chelmsford |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ipswich on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 816 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ipswich to London?
2 routes run directly from Ipswich to London: the 816 (National Express), the UK007 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 816, twice each weekday — board at Cardinal Park Cinema (opp) and get off at Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound), about 175 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ipswich to London?
Around 170 minutes on the UK007, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Colchester, Stansted Airport on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ipswich to London?
On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 07:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ipswich to London?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.