What is the cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Luton?

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Luton is to bus which costs £18 - £45 and takes 4h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ipswich to Luton?

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Luton is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Luton?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Luton station. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Luton Station Interchange via Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Luton?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Luton. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Luton via Liverpool Street station and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Luton?

The distance between Ipswich and Luton is 101 miles. The road distance is 84.5 miles.

How do I travel from Ipswich to Luton without a car?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Luton without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £50 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Ipswich to Luton?

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Ipswich to Luton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Luton bus from?

Ipswich to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Luton train from?

Ipswich to Luton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.

Train or bus from Ipswich to Luton?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Luton is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £45 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Ipswich to Luton bus arrive?

Ipswich to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Ipswich to Luton train arrive?

Ipswich to Luton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Ipswich to Luton?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Luton is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Ipswich to Luton.

How do I get a train ticket from Ipswich to Luton?

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Ipswich to Luton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ipswich to Luton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Lutontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
1h 58m
£50–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 737
4h 20m
£18–44
Drive 84.1 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Lutoncar 84.1 mi
1h 49m
£21–30
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Cambridgetrain
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Stevenagetrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 101 / ...
3h 23m
£42–86

Ipswich to Luton by train and subway

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Distance: 100.5 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Ipswich, England and Luton, England?

You can take a train from Ipswich to Luton via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Farringdon station, and Farringdon in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Luton Station Interchange via Coach Station in around 4h 20m.

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