The distance between Luton and Ipswich is around 146km (91 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Luton to Ipswich by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Farringdon and then to Ipswich.
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Take the bus to Stansted Airport London and then to Ipswich.
There are several options for getting from Luton to Ipswich by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($30).
The distance between Luton and Ipswich is around 146km (91 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 109km (68 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Luton and Ipswich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Luton to Ipswich is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £25 ($30).
The cheapest way to travel between Luton and Ipswich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Luton and Ipswich. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Luton to Ipswich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Farringdon and Liverpool Street station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.
Thameslink and Greater Anglia run train services between Luton and Ipswich. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Luton and Ipswich. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Luton to Ipswich. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stansted Airport London. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.
National Express run regular bus services between Luton and Ipswich. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 3h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Luton to Ipswich. We recommend that you take the train to Farringdon and then to Ipswich. instead which will take 2h 15m.
The closest major airport to Ipswich is London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) which is approximately 64km (40 miles) from Ipswich. Norwich International Airport (NWI) (NWI) and Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Luton and Ipswich. The distance is around 146km (91 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Luton to Ipswich is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £52 ($62).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 15m | £52($62) | every 30 mins | 162km (101 miles) |
Bus | 3h 25m | £12($14) | 4 times a day | 157km (98 miles) |
Drive | 1h 40m | £25($30) | on demand | 146km (91 miles) |
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