Ipswich to London Luton Airport train with Greater Anglia

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Ipswich to London Luton Airport

Showing times and prices for 05 Jun

Cheapest price

£28

Average price

£48

Fastest journey

2 h 23 m

Average duration

2 h 28 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

107 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ipswich 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 to London Luton Airport will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.

Fast trains

To travel from Ipswich to London Luton Airport you need to make at least 3 changes.

  • Greater AngliaC04686+ThameslinkW45548+Elizabeth lineC37352+MetroLuton Dart
    9:532h41
    Ipswich station (IPS)
    12:34London Luton Airport (LUA)
    £281One-way
    3 changes
  • Greater AngliaP01244+ThameslinkW45553+MetroLuton Dart+Elizabeth lineC37340
    9:412h23
    Ipswich station (IPS)
    12:04London Luton Airport (LUA)
    £511One-way
    3 changes
  • Greater AngliaP02354+TubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkW45535+MetroLuton Dart
    8:392h25
    Ipswich station (IPS)
    11:04London Luton Airport (LUA)
    £511One-way
    3 changes
  • Greater AngliaP01228+ThameslinkW45413+Elizabeth lineC38283+MetroLuton Dart
    8:112h23
    Ipswich station (IPS)
    10:34London Luton Airport (LUA)
    £511One-way
    3 changes
  • Greater AngliaC04683+ThameslinkW32945+Elizabeth lineC38347+MetroLuton Dart
    8:432h34
    Ipswich station (IPS)
    11:17London Luton Airport (LUA)
    £511One-way
    3 changes

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Compare coach and train for Ipswich to London Luton Airport

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £14, and a coach costs an average of £31.

Distance: 107 km

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Coach

£33

Average Price

Cheapest

£39

Average Price

2h 36m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 6m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 48m

Average total duration

3h 18m

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Live departures

Ipswich to London Luton Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for Ipswich to London Luton Airport trains for today, Thursday 4 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Greater AngliaP01228+Elizabeth lineC38283+ThameslinkW45413+MetroLuton Dart
On time
8:11 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h23
10:34 London Luton Airport (LUA)
3 changes
Greater AngliaP02354+TubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkW45535+MetroLuton Dart8:39 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h25
11:04 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
Greater AngliaC04683+Elizabeth lineC38347+ThameslinkW32945+MetroLuton Dart8:43 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h34
11:17 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
Greater AngliaP01239+TubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkW32943+MetroLuton Dart
On time
9:10 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h37
11:47 London Luton Airport (LUA)
3 changes
Greater AngliaP01244+Elizabeth lineC37340+ThameslinkW45553+MetroLuton Dart9:41 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h23
12:04 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
Greater AngliaC04686+Elizabeth lineC37352+ThameslinkW45548+MetroLuton Dart9:53 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h41
12:34 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
Greater AngliaP01248+TubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkW32952+MetroLuton Dart10:10 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h37
12:47 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
Greater AngliaP01252+Elizabeth lineC37363+ThameslinkW45521+MetroLuton Dart
On time
10:41 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h23
13:04 London Luton Airport (LUA)
3 changes
Greater AngliaP67253+Elizabeth lineC37372+ThameslinkW45565+MetroLuton Dart
On time
10:53 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h41
13:34 London Luton Airport (LUA)
3 changes
Greater AngliaP01257+TubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkW32968+MetroLuton Dart
On time
11:10 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h37
13:47 London Luton Airport (LUA)
3 changes
Greater AngliaP01261+Elizabeth lineC37382+ThameslinkW45534+MetroLuton Dart
On time
11:41 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h23
14:04 London Luton Airport (LUA)
3 changes
Greater AngliaC04689+Elizabeth lineC37282+ThameslinkW45372+MetroLuton Dart11:53 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h41
14:34 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
Greater AngliaP01266+TubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkW32950+MetroLuton Dart12:10 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h37
14:47 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
Greater AngliaP01270+Elizabeth lineC37296+ThameslinkW45536+MetroLuton Dart12:41 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h23
15:04 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
Greater AngliaP67261+Elizabeth lineC37309+ThameslinkW45573+MetroLuton Dart
On time
12:53 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h41
15:34 London Luton Airport (LUA)
3 changes
Greater AngliaP01275+TubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkW32960+MetroLuton Dart13:10 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h37
15:47 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
Greater AngliaP01279+Elizabeth lineC37322+ThameslinkW45549+MetroLuton Dart13:41 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h23
16:04 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
Greater AngliaP01342+Elizabeth lineC37334+ThameslinkW32978+MetroLuton Dart
On time
13:53 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h41
16:34 London Luton Airport (LUA)
3 changes
Greater AngliaP01283+TubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkW32975+MetroLuton Dart14:10 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h37
16:47 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
Greater AngliaP67116+Elizabeth lineC37345+ThameslinkW45415+MetroLuton Dart14:41 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h23
17:04 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
Greater AngliaP67269+Elizabeth lineC37356+ThameslinkW45419+MetroLuton Dart
On time
14:53 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h41
17:34 London Luton Airport (LUA)
3 changes
Greater AngliaP01291+TubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkW32963+MetroLuton Dart15:10 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h37
17:47 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
Greater AngliaP67125+Elizabeth lineC38514+ThameslinkW45438+MetroLuton Dart
On time
15:42 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h22
18:04 London Luton Airport (LUA)
3 changes
Greater AngliaP67274+Elizabeth lineC37379+ThameslinkW45529+MetroLuton Dart
On time
15:53 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h29
18:22 London Luton Airport (LUA)
3 changes
Greater AngliaP01294+TubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayC41924+MetroLuton Dart16:10 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h40
18:50 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
Greater AngliaP67134+Elizabeth lineC38215+ThameslinkW45417+MetroLuton Dart
On time
16:42 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h22
19:04 London Luton Airport (LUA)
3 changes
Greater AngliaP01302+Elizabeth lineC38254+ThameslinkW45611+MetroLuton Dart17:10 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h24
19:34 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
Greater AngliaP67143+Elizabeth lineC38296+ThameslinkW45494+MetroLuton Dart
On time
17:41 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h27
20:08 London Luton Airport (LUA)
3 changes
Greater AngliaP01310+TubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkW32961+MetroLuton Dart18:11 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h36
20:47 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
Greater AngliaP01312+Elizabeth lineC38383+ThameslinkW45552+MetroLuton Dart18:42 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h22
21:04 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
Greater AngliaP67280+Elizabeth lineC37341+ThameslinkW45572+MetroLuton Dart18:51 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h43
21:34 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
Greater AngliaP01316+TubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkW45496+MetroLuton Dart19:10 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h37
21:47 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
Greater AngliaP67163+Elizabeth lineC37353+ThameslinkW45540+MetroLuton Dart19:41 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h30
22:11 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
Greater AngliaP67283+TubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkW32983+MetroLuton Dart20:10 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h44
22:54 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
Greater AngliaP67169+Elizabeth lineC38546+ThameslinkW45528+MetroLuton Dart20:41 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h30
23:11 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
Greater AngliaP67285+TubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International+East Midlands RailwayC04190+MetroLuton Dart21:10 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h51
0:01 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
Greater AngliaP01332+Elizabeth lineC38232+ThameslinkW29040+MetroLuton Dart21:41 Ipswich station (IPS)
3h02
0:43 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
Greater AngliaP01332+East Midlands RailwayC21766+MetroLuton Dart+SoutheasternP8573821:41 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h46
0:27 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
Greater AngliaP67287+Elizabeth lineC38255+ThameslinkW45550+MetroLuton Dart21:51 Ipswich station (IPS)
3h07
0:58 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
Greater AngliaP67289+Elizabeth lineC38268+ThameslinkC18519+MetroLuton Dart22:23 Ipswich station (IPS)
3h01
1:24 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes
Greater AngliaP02946+Elizabeth lineC38277+ThameslinkW45629+MetroLuton Dart22:43 Ipswich station (IPS)
2h47
1:30 London Luton Airport (LUA)3 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Ipswich to London Luton Airport

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Trains from Ipswich to London Luton Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 07:39, the last at 10:25. The fastest train covers the 107 km distance in 2h 8m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
107 km
Average train duration
2h 6m
Cheapest ticket price
£14
Trains per day
9
Fastest train
2h 8m
First train
7:39
Last train
10:25
Cheapest Month
Apr
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Fri
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Greater Anglia from Ipswich to London Luton Airport trainsGreater Anglia trains will get you between Ipswich and London Luton Airport from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Greater Anglia

About
Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 8m
Cheapest Price
£14
Greater Anglia frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
Two items of luggage per person included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service on intercity routes with hot and cold drinks, snacks. No service on local routes.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for First Class tickets.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket (£6 flat fee). Guide dogs travel free.
Quiet zone

FAQs: Ipswich to London Luton Airport train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ipswich to London Luton Airport by train. 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 train, 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Ipswich to London Luton Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £14, while the average price tends to be around £33.
The train journey from Ipswich to London Luton Airport covers a distance of 107 km and takes approximately 2h 8m. Trains run 9 per day.
The train distance from Ipswich to London Luton Airport is 107 km.
The first train from Ipswich to London Luton Airport leaves at 7:39.
The last train from Ipswich to London Luton Airport departs at 10:25.
Trains from Ipswich to London Luton Airport run approximately 9 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Ipswich to London Luton Airport.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Ipswich to London Luton Airport.
To get from Ipswich to London Luton Airport, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Ipswich to London Luton Airport.
The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to London Luton Airport is by train, costing approximately £14.
Booking trains from Ipswich to London Luton Airport in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Ipswich to London Luton Airport offers a mix of urban and countryside views, passing through the scenic landscapes of East Anglia and parts of Hertfordshire. However, the experience may vary depending on the route and time of travel.
A day trip from Ipswich to London Luton Airport is not feasible due to the journey duration of 2h 8m. However, there are 8 trains available per day for this route, covering a distance of 107 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Ipswich to London Luton Airport.

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Important Stations and Airports in Ipswich and London Luton Airport

Ipswich
London
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 21:20 Saturday 05:00 - 21:20 Sunday 07:20 - 22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: News agent Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Premium Bay
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located alongside platform 2
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Close to platform 1
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Ipswich
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop on station forecourt.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
  • Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Derby Road
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop on Derby Road, near the Station Hotel

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