- Must visit
Wardown House, Museum and Gallery
Luton's main museum in a Victorian mansion, covering local history, hats, lace, and changing exhibitions in a well-kept park setting.
Cheapest price on Oct 22
$22
Average ticket price on Oct 22
$45
Fastest journey on Oct 22
3 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Oct 22
4 h 45 m
Buses on Oct 22
7
Distance
110 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ipswich to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ipswich to Luton will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
It's difficult to get from Ipswich to Luton without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX717 · NX737
NX717 · NX737
NX717 · NX737
NX717 · NX737
NX717 · NX737
NX717 · NX737
NX717 · NX737
NX717 · NX737
NX717 · NX737Buses from Ipswich to Luton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:35, the last at 22:43. The fastest bus covers the 68 miles (110 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 68 miles (110 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 2:35 AM |
Last bus 10:43 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Ipswich to Luton.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
The table below shows live departures for Ipswich to Luton buses for today, Wednesday, October 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 6h00 | 5:10 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, October 22 | |||||
NX717 · NX737 | 5:00 AM Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 3h40 | 8:40 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX717 · NX737 | 8:00 AM Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 5h10 | 1:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX717 · NX737 | 11:15 AM Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 4h25 | 3:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX717 · NX737 | 1:30 PM Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 5h25 | 6:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX717 · NX737 | 4:05 PM Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 5h05 | 9:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX717 · NX737 | 6:05 PM Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 5h35 | 11:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Luton's main museum in a Victorian mansion, covering local history, hats, lace, and changing exhibitions in a well-kept park setting.
Museum complex with rural life displays, carriages, gardens, and archaeology, making it one of Luton's strongest family-friendly heritage sites.
Working hat factory museum explaining Luton's famous hat-making trade through machinery, displays, and guided tours in an authentic setting.
Large formal park with lakes, bridges, museum, and broad lawns, ideal for relaxing walks and one of Luton's best-loved green spaces.
Historic town centre square beside St Mary's Church, valued for events, heritage surroundings, and an authentic sense of old Luton.
Extensive parkland with gardens, play areas, and museum access, popular for family walks and exploring Luton's former estate landscape.
A Bedfordshire pastry with chopped meat, suet, onions and seasoning. It is closely tied to the county around Luton and is a classic local comfort food.
A suet dumpling stuffed with currants or jam. Long associated with Bedfordshire home cooking, it is a traditional local pudding served warm.
A rich fruit cake packed with dried fruit and spices. It is a historic Bedfordshire bake often made for family gatherings and festive occasions.
Established Turkish restaurant known for grilled meats, meze and generous portions. Casual atmosphere and dependable local favourite.
Well-known Indian restaurant with polished service and a long-standing reputation. Popular for classic curries in a smart but relaxed setting.
Popular South Indian venue serving dosas, idli and vegetarian dishes. Simple setting, strong reputation and reliable regional flavours.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels near the airport can be pricey, but dining and local transit are usually cheaper than central London.
Service may be included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafes is optional.
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Most Ipswich to Luton buses use the Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) to station pair. Use this guide to compare Ipswich and Luton bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Restaurants available near Cardinal Park Cinema.
Wi-Fi is available at Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema). ATMs are available at Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema).
Ticket office support is available at Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema).
Available at Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema): Bus stop accessible for wheelchairs.
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