Ipswich to Bedford Buses

Ipswich to Bedford buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ipswich and Bedford takes 6h 32m and the fastest bus takes 5h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ipswich to Bedford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 32m
Duration: 110 mi
Distance: £18
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
Take the bus from Coach Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to St Peters Streetbus 905

4h 54m

£14–25

Ipswich to Bedford bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Ipswich and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Bedford at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:05 PM → 11:33 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
8:50 PM → 9:41 AM
Arrives next day
12h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:00 AM → 11:41 AM
6h 41m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 1:41 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 5:41 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 6:41 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:00 AM → 11:50 AM
6h 50m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 5:39 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 7:09 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:00 AM → 11:50 AM
6h 50m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 5:39 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 7:09 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:00 AM → 11:50 AM
6h 50m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 5:39 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 7:09 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:00 AM → 11:50 AM
6h 50m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 5:39 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 7:09 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:00 AM → 11:50 AM
6h 50m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 5:39 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 7:09 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ipswich to Bedford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Ipswich to Bedford bus times

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:05 PM → 11:33 PM

8:50 PM → 9:41 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:00 AM → 11:41 AM

8:15 AM → 1:41 PM

11:15 AM → 5:41 PM

1:30 PM → 6:41 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:00 AM → 11:50 AM

8:00 AM → 1:50 PM

11:15 AM → 5:39 PM

1:30 PM → 7:09 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:00 AM → 11:50 AM

8:00 AM → 1:50 PM

11:15 AM → 5:39 PM

1:30 PM → 7:09 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:00 AM → 11:50 AM

8:00 AM → 1:50 PM

11:15 AM → 5:39 PM

1:30 PM → 7:09 PM

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:00 AM → 11:50 AM

8:00 AM → 1:50 PM

11:15 AM → 5:39 PM

1:30 PM → 7:09 PM

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:00 AM → 11:50 AM

8:00 AM → 1:50 PM

11:15 AM → 5:39 PM

1:30 PM → 7:09 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Station

Bus from Coach Station to Parkside

Bus from Drummer St Bus Station to St Peters Street

Bus trips from Ipswich

Bus trips to Bedford

Alternative transport options

8:50 PM → 9:41 AM
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