The average train between Luton and Ipswich takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Luton to Ipswich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Luton and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 4:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Luton is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Ipswich station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Luton to Ipswich train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Ipswich train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Ipswich station.
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The distance between Luton and Ipswich is 109.6 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Ipswich via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 6m.