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How to get fromIpswich to Stansteadby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Ipswich to Stanstead by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 47 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Bury St Edmundstrain train Ipswich - Cambridge / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Scotchford Bridgebus bus 47A / ...
    2h 19m
    £17–30

  2. Drive  26.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ipswich to Stansteadcar car 26.1 mi
    38 min
    £7–10

  3. Train, line 41 bus

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Marks Teytrain train
    2. Take the train from Marks Tey to Sudbury (Suffolk)train train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Stanway Closebus bus 41 / ...
    2h 24m
    £17–33

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ipswich to Stansteadtaxi taxi 26.1 mi
    38 min
    £110–140

  5. Bus, line 50 bus, line 41 bus

    1. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 91
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 50 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Stanway Closebus bus 41 / ...
    2h 42m
    £7–10

  6. Train, line 43 bus, line 41 bus

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Colchestertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bruff Close to Bus Stationbus bus 43 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Stanway Closebus bus 41 / ...
    2h 46m
    £13–23

  7. Bus, line 43 bus

    1. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Groves Closebus bus 93 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bruff Close to Bus Stationbus bus 43 / ...
    3h 37m

Ipswich to Stanstead by train and bus

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration2h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Ipswich, England and Stanstead, England?

You can take a bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Stanway Close via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 2h 42m.

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