717 Stansted Airport - Ipswich ↔ Ipswich - Stansted Airport
Operated by National Express. First bus 01:00, last bus 22:00. 18 journeys on weekdays.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| 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 |
Route map
All stops on route 717
717 towards Ipswich - Stansted Airport
- 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 Stansted Airport - Ipswich
- 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 history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 8 May 2026 From: Ipswich, Cardinal Park, Quadling Street, Ipswich To: Marks Tey Station, A120, Marks Tey Via: Capel St Mary, Colchester (East Hill) Name or No.: 717 Service type: Limited Stop Effective date: 08 May 2026 Other details: Daily, Except Ch
- ❌ Withdrawn effective 5 Jan 2026 Operating between IPSWICH, CARDINAL PARK, McDONALDS and MARKS TEY, A120, FOOTBRIDGE, OPP. STATION given service number 717 effective from 05 January 2026.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 717 bus?
The first 717 departure on weekdays leaves at 01:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 717 bus?
The last 717 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 717 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). National Express day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 717 bus?
The 717 is operated by National Express.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.