The cheapest and fastest coaches from Ipswich to Luton
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
5 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
110 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ipswich to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ipswich to Luton will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £44.
Of the 1 buses that leave Ipswich for Luton every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 110 km distance in an average of 5 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Ipswich to Luton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 110 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£43 Average Price Cheapest | £48 Average Price |
3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Ipswich to Luton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ipswich to Luton coaches for today, Friday 27 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 21:00 Ipswich | 5h35 | 02:35 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 28 February | |||||
![]() | 16:00 Ipswich | 5h05 | 21:05 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ipswich to Luton
Buses from Ipswich to Luton run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £22 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 02:35, the last at 22:44. The fastest coach covers the 110 km distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 110 km |
Average bus duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 4h 5m |
First bus 02:35 |
Last bus 22:44 |
Bus providers: National Express from Ipswich to LutonYou can travel by bus between Ipswich to Luton with National Express for as low as £22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Ipswich to Luton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ipswich to Luton 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 Luton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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