Bus from Stansted Airport to Ipswich
2 direct routes · about 95 min · first bus 06:10, last bus 01:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ipswich as of 11:12
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Stansted Airport, 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 | 06:10 | 01:00 | Coach Station (Bay 21) | Cardinal Park Cinema (opp) | Marks Tey, Colchester & Capel St Mary |
| 816 | National Express | ~85 min | 2 | Fridays only | 13:30 | 21:30 | Coach Station (Bay 21) | Cardinal Park Cinema (opp) | Colchester |
Times are for the first boarding point in Stansted Airport 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 Stansted Airport to Ipswich?
2 routes run directly from Stansted Airport to Ipswich: the 717 (National Express), the 816 (National Express). The most frequent is the 717, 8 times each weekday — board at Coach Station (Bay 21) and get off at Cardinal Park Cinema (opp), about 95 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stansted Airport to Ipswich?
Around 95 minutes on the 717, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Marks Tey, Colchester, Capel St Mary on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Stansted Airport to Ipswich?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:10 and the last around 01:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stansted Airport to Ipswich?
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.