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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Stansted Airport Station is to bus which costs £9 - £23 and takes 1h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ipswich to Stansted Airport Station?

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Stansted Airport Station is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Stansted Airport Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Coach Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Stansted Airport Station?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Stansted Airport Station. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Stansted Airport via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Stansted Airport Station?

The distance between Ipswich and Stansted Airport Station is 57 miles. The road distance is 48.1 miles.

How do I travel from Ipswich to Stansted Airport Station without a car?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Stansted Airport Station without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 29m and costs £20 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Ipswich to Stansted Airport Station?

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Ipswich to Stansted Airport Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Stansted Airport Station bus from?

Ipswich to Stansted Airport Station bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Stansted Airport Station train from?

Ipswich to Stansted Airport Station train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.

Train or bus from Ipswich to Stansted Airport Station?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Stansted Airport Station is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs £9 - £23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 2h 1m.

Where does the Ipswich to Stansted Airport Station bus arrive?

Ipswich to Stansted Airport Station bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Ipswich to Stansted Airport Station train arrive?

Ipswich to Stansted Airport Station train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Ipswich to Stansted Airport Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Stansted Airport Station is 48 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Ipswich to Stansted Airport Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Ipswich to Stansted Airport Station?

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Ipswich to Stansted Airport Station - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ipswich to Stansted Airport Station by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain Ipswich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus X30 / ...
1h 29m
£21–37
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717
1h 35m
£9–23
Drive 47.8 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Stansted Airport Stationcar 47.8 mi
57 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ipswich to Stansted Airport Stationtaxi 47.8 mi
57 min
£100–120
Train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airporttrain Stansted Express
2h 1m
£54–83

Ipswich to Stansted Airport Station by train and bus

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Distance: 57.2 mi
Duration: 1h 29m

What companies run services between Ipswich, England and Stansted Airport Station, England?

National Express operates a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £9–23 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ipswich to Stansted Airport via London Liverpool Street in around 2h 1m.

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