The average bus between Stanstead and Ipswich takes 5h 45m and the fastest bus takes 1h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stanstead to Ipswich. 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 Stanstead and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stanstead is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Stanstead to Ipswich? 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 Stanstead to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Stanstead station and arriving at Ipswich station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Stanstead to Ipswich bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, depart from Stanway Close station.
Stanstead to Ipswich bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, arrive at Old Cattle Market Bus Station.
The distance between Stanstead and Ipswich is 32.2 km. The road distance is 47 km.
You can take a bus from Stanway Close to Old Cattle Market Bus Station via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 2h 42m.