Bus from Ipswich to Stansted Airport
2 direct routes · about 95 min · first bus 05:00, last bus 02:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Stansted Airport as of 18:28
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 717 | National Express | ~95 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 05:00 | 02:00 | Cardinal Park Cinema (opp) | Coach Station (Bay 7) | Capel St Mary, Colchester & Marks Tey |
| 816 | National Express | ~90 min | 2 | Fridays only | 08:00 | 15:30 | Cardinal Park Cinema (opp) | Coach Station (Bay 21) | Colchester |
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 717 bus or 816 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ipswich to Stansted Airport?
2 routes run directly from Ipswich to Stansted Airport: the 717 (National Express), the 816 (National Express). The most frequent is the 717, 8 times each weekday — board at Cardinal Park Cinema (opp) and get off at Coach Station (Bay 7), about 95 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ipswich to Stansted Airport?
Around 95 minutes on the 717, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Capel St Mary, Colchester, Marks Tey on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ipswich to Stansted Airport?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:00 and the last around 02:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ipswich to Stansted Airport?
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.