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Compare train and bus for Luton to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $20. 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 $20, and a bus costs an average of $42.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Ipswich:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Luton to Ipswich costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
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How to get from Luton to Ipswich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Ipswich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:45 AM4h35Luton2:20 PMIpswich$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:45 AM4h35Luton2:20 PMIpswich$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:55 PM3h30Luton10:25 PMIpswich$471One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:10 AM4h30Luton9:40 AMIpswich$521One-way0 transfers
- 5:55 PM3h30Luton9:25 PMIpswich$541One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Ipswich:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Luton to Ipswich costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
- Around 8 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Ipswich station (IPS).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema).
- Travel with Greater Anglia, east_midlands_trains to go to Ipswich by train.
- Travel with National Express, Green Line, Arriva UK to go to Ipswich by bus.
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