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Compare train and bus 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 bus, with an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 24m. 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 $60, while a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$67 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m 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 Luton to Ipswich
Compare the available ways to get from Luton to Ipswich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Ipswich:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Ipswich costing on average $67.
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 41m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (1h 54m by train vs 1h 57m by car). Tickets start at around $67 compared to roughly $31 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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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.
9:25 AM 5h10 Luton 2:35 PM Ipswich $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:25 AM 5h10 Luton 2:35 PM Ipswich $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:25 AM 4h25 Luton 12:50 PM Ipswich $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:00 PM 4h30 Luton 7:30 PM Ipswich $47 1 One-way 0 transfers9:05 PM 4h45 Luton 1:50 AM Ipswich $66 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Ipswich:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Ipswich costing on average $67.
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 41m.
- 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 National Express to go to Ipswich by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Ipswich by train.
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