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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Ipswich station (IPS) to London Luton Airport
Cheapest price on 24 Sept
£31
Average ticket price on 24 Sept
£40
Fastest journey on 24 Sept
3 h 28 m
Average journey duration on 24 Sept
4 h 8 m
Buses on 24 Sept
12
Distance
106 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ipswich station (IPS) to London Luton Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ipswich station (IPS) to London Luton Airport will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £31.
To travel from Ipswich station (IPS) to London Luton Airport you need to make at least one change.
NX717 · NX73718:055h35Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)23:40Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£311One-way1 change- NX717 · NX73718:175h23Capel St Mary, Ipswich Road23:40Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£311One-way1 change
- NX717 · NX7375:123h28Capel St Mary, Ipswich Road8:40Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£361One-way1 change
- NX717 · NX7375:003h40Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)8:40Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£361One-way1 change
- NX717 · NX73711:274h13Capel St Mary, Ipswich Road15:40Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£411One-way1 change
- NX717 · NX7375:123h28Capel St Mary, Ipswich Road8:40Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£361One-way1 change
- NX717 · NX7375:003h40Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)8:40Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£361One-way1 change
- NX717 · NX73711:274h13Capel St Mary, Ipswich Road15:40Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£411One-way1 change
- NX717 · NX73711:154h25Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)15:40Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£411One-way1 change
- NX717 · NX73716:174h53Capel St Mary, Ipswich Road21:10Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£421One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Ipswich station (IPS) to London Luton Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich station (IPS) to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, while a train costs an average of £57.
Distance: 106 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£41 Average Price Cheapest | £57 Average Price | £23 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich station (IPS) to London Luton Airport:
A coach is £16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ipswich station (IPS) to London Luton Airport costing on average £57.
Other travel options to London Luton Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 9m.
Tickets start at around £41 compared to roughly £23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-17.75. The journey takes 3h 9m versus 1h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Ipswich station (IPS) to London Luton Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ipswich station (IPS) to London Luton Airport coaches for today, Wednesday 23 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:30 Ipswich station (IPS) | 5h20 | 18:50 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:50 Ipswich station (IPS) | 5h15 | 21:05 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 24 September | |||||
| NX717 · NX737 | 5:00 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 3h40 | 8:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX717 · NX737 | 5:12 Capel St Mary, Ipswich Road | 3h28 | 8:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ipswich station (IPS) to London Luton Airport
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Buses from Ipswich station (IPS) to London Luton Airport run on average 15 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £27 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 04:00, the last at 15:05. The fastest coach covers the 106 km distance in 2h 48m.
Distance 106 km |
Average bus duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Buses per day 15 |
Fastest bus 2h 48m |
First bus 4:00 |
Last bus 15:05 |
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Bus providers: National Express from Ipswich station (IPS) to London Luton AirportYou can travel by bus between Ipswich station (IPS) to London Luton Airport with National Express for as low as £27. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Ipswich station (IPS) to London Luton Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ipswich station (IPS) to London Luton Airport by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Luton Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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