717 Ipswich - Stansted Airport
Operated by National Express. Registered as running via Capel St Mary, Colchester (East Hill). First bus 05:00, last bus 02:00. 16 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Night bus — overnight departures 01:00–03:25. Every night. Nights are the night you set out on, so a 01:30 bus on Saturday morning counts as Friday. All night buses.
Wanted a different 717? 4 other bus routes are numbered 717 elsewhere in the UK — see every 717 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 02:00 | 05:00 | 08:00 | 11:15 | 13:30 | 16:05 | 18:05 | 20:50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Park Cinema (opp) | 02:00 | 05:00 | 08:00 | 11:15 | 13:30 | 16:05 | 18:05 | 20:50 |
| Motel (opp) | 02:12 | 05:12 | 08:12 | 11:27 | 13:42 | 16:17 | 18:17 | · |
| Coach Stop (W-bound) | 02:35 | 05:35 | 08:40 | 11:55 | 14:10 | 16:45 | 18:40 | · |
| Railway Station (opp) | 02:47 | 05:47 | 08:57 | 12:10 | 14:25 | 17:00 | 18:55 | 21:30 |
| Coach Station (Bay 7) | 03:25 | 06:25 | 09:45 | 12:50 | 15:10 | 17:50 | 19:35 | 22:10 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with National Express before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Boxing Day — Saturday, 26 December 2026 towards Stansted Airport: 8 journeys, first 02:00 towards Ipswich: 7 journeys, first 06:30
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Stansted Airport: 8 journeys, first 02:00 towards Ipswich: 8 journeys, first 01:00
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 The operator’s data shows its ordinary Friday timetable for this date, which usually means its New Year's Day times have not been published yet. Check with National Express before you travel.
Route map
All stops on route 717
717 towards Stansted Airport
All 5 stops
- Cardinal Park Cinema (opp) Ipswich
- Motel (opp) Capel St Mary
- Coach Stop (W-bound) Colchester City Centre
- Railway Station (opp) Marks Tey
- Coach Station (Bay 7) Stansted Airport
717 towards Ipswich
All 5 stops
- Coach Station (Bay 21) Stansted Airport
- Railway Station (o/s) Marks Tey
- Coach Stop (East-bound) Colchester City Centre
- White Horse (o/s) Capel St Mary
- Cardinal Park Cinema (opp) Ipswich
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 8 May 2026 Daily, Except Christmas Day
- Withdrawal effective 5 January 2026 Operating between IPSWICH, CARDINAL PARK, McDONALDS and MARKS TEY, A120, FOOTBRIDGE, OPP. STATION given service number 717 effective from 05 January 2026.
- New service effective 7 October 2024 Daily except Christmas Day.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PD0000738/379 · Registration PD0000738/370 · Changes in Essex County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 717 coach?
The first 717 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 717 coach?
The last 717 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 02:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 717 coach cost?
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.
Who runs the 717 coach?
The 717 is operated by National Express.
Timetable data from National Express via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). National Express last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 21 September 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PD0000738/379. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.