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Compare train and bus for London to Stowmarket
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Stowmarket among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 67 miles (108 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Stowmarket
Compare the available ways to get from London to Stowmarket, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Stowmarket:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Stowmarket costing on average $45.
Other travel options to Stowmarket take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
The journey is about 47m faster (1h 19m by train vs 2h 6m by car) and roughly $3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($45 vs $48). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Stowmarket
How to get from London to Stowmarket by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Stowmarket is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- P67240 · P01304+
C380715:34 PM 1h46 London Liverpool Street (LST) 7:20 PM Stowmarket station (SMK) $26 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- P67240 · P01304+C38071
5:34 PM 1h46 London Liverpool Street (LST) 7:20 PM Stowmarket station (SMK) $26 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
- P02356
5:00 PM 1h09 London Liverpool Street (LST) 6:09 PM Stowmarket station (SMK) $48 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- P01321
8:30 PM 1h18 London Liverpool Street (LST) 9:48 PM Stowmarket station (SMK) $33 1 One-way 0 transfers - P01280
3:30 PM 1h18 London Liverpool Street (LST) 4:48 PM Stowmarket station (SMK) $38 1 One-way 0 transfers - P01318
8:00 PM 1h19 London Liverpool Street (LST) 9:19 PM Stowmarket station (SMK) $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Stowmarket:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Stowmarket costing on average $45.
Other travel options to Stowmarket take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Stowmarket as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Liverpool Street (LST) and arrive in Stowmarket station (SMK).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Stratford City Bus Station and arrive in Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema).
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Stowmarket by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Stowmarket by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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