HUB hero image

How to Travel from

Bedford to Ipswich

by Train, Rideshare, Route or Car

Bedford
+0
Ipswich
Transport search to Ipswich
Bedford
+0
Ipswich
Building a composite car route
Cheapest
Best Offer!
Car
1 h 29 min
135 km.
from $7
Composite Route Car Only
Schedule

Bedford, Great Britain → Ipswich, Great Britain

All
17 Mar 2026
March 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
23
24
25
26
27
28
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
April 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
May 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
June 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
December 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
January 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
February 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
All days
18 Mar, Wed
19 Mar, Thu
20 Mar, Fri
21 Mar, Sat
22 Mar, Sun

Five ways to Travel from Bedford to Ipswich

Composite routes from Bedford to Ipswich

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Train operators

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Bedford to London
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$36.71–$75.95

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Bedford to London
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.78–$43.04

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Cambridge to London
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85
Bus from London Stansted Airport to Ipswich
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.78–$31.64

Greater Anglia

Website:
greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswich
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$32.91–$46.83
Train from Cambridge to Ipswich
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$40.50

Bus operators

Stagecoach East

Phone:
01733207860
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/about/east
Bus from Bus Station to Drummer
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.16–$4.43

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Ipswich is to drive which costs $26.09 - $39.13 and takes 1h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Ipswich is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $26.09 - $39.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ipswich via Cambridge and London Stansted Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Ipswich via King's Cross and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Bedford to Ipswich?

The distance between Bedford and Ipswich is 193 km. The road distance is 135 km.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Ipswich without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $51.09 - $108.70 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Bedford to Ipswich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Ipswich bus from?

Bedford to Ipswich bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Ipswich train from?

Bedford to Ipswich train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Ipswich?

The best way to get from Bedford to Ipswich is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $51.09 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $38.04 - $59.78 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Bedford to Ipswich bus arrive?

Bedford to Ipswich bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Drummer St Bus Station.

Where does the Bedford to Ipswich train arrive?

Bedford to Ipswich train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Ipswich?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Ipswich is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Bedford to Ipswich.

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

Book your Bedford to Ipswich train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ipswich?

There are 750+ hotels available in Ipswich. Prices start at $63.38 per night.
+0