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StanstedIpswich64 km

How to get from Stansted to Ipswich

64 km as the crow flies

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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.

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We compared the ways to travel from Stansted to Ipswich: bus, train. The two cities are about 64 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.

This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.

This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.

64 km

Stansted to Ipswich: cheapest or fastest?

All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.

€394h 53m · 3 transfers · bus, train

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1
Stansted → London Heathrowbus
Regional connection·2h 01m
2
London Heathrow → London Borough of Camdenbus
Local bus·45m
3
London Borough of Camden → Londonbus
City transit·10m
4
London → Ipswichtrain
Greater Anglia·57m

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Departure and arrival

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Ticket prices on this route

What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.

Bus· 1h 15m€25Book
Train· 2h 07m€32Book

Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 29

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Operators seen on these journeys

Regional connectionStansted-London HeathrowBook →Local busLondon Heathrow-London Borough of CamdenBook →City transitLondon Borough of Camden-LondonBook →Greater AngliaLondon-IpswichBook →

On this route you travel with Regional connection, Local bus, City transit, Greater Anglia; Routavio does not add a booking fee.

How the trip from Stansted to Ipswich works

Start with a Regional connection bus from Stansted to London, about 2h 1m. Transfer in London and continue by Local bus bus on to London Borough of Camden (45 min). Transfer in London Borough of Camden and continue by City transit bus on to London (10 min). Transfer in London and continue by Greater Anglia train on to Ipswich (57 min). In total it's roughly €39 over 4h 53m, 3 transfers.

Stansted to Ipswich: common questions

Is there a bus from Stansted to Ipswich?

Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.

Is there a train from Stansted to Ipswich?

Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.

How far is Ipswich from Stansted?

About 64 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.

Which operators run Stansted to Ipswich?

On this route you travel with Regional connection, Local bus, City transit, Greater Anglia.

What is the cheapest way to get from Stansted to Ipswich?

Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.

Can I book directly?

Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.

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Sources and method

Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.

Operators: Regional connection, Local bus, City transit, Greater Anglia

Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026