The average bus between Ipswich and Stanstead takes 5h 43m and the fastest bus takes 3h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ipswich to Stanstead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Ipswich and Stanstead. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Stanstead at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ipswich to Stanstead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Stanstead station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Ipswich to Stanstead bus services, operated by Beestons, depart from Old Cattle Market Bus Station.
Ipswich to Stanstead bus services, operated by Beestons, arrive at Stanway Close station.
The distance between Ipswich and Stanstead is 32.2 km. The road distance is 47 km.
You can take a bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Stanway Close via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 2h 53m.