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Compare bus and train for Luton to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €23, and a bus costs an average of €31.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€31 Average price Cheapest | €42 Average price |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Luton to Ipswich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Ipswich:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Luton to Ipswich costing on average $39 (€31).
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Ipswich as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema).
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Ipswich station (IPS).
- Travel with Abellio Greater Anglia to go to Ipswich by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Ipswich by bus.
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