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The average train between Bedford and Ipswich takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bedford to Ipswich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 30m
Duration
120 mi
Distance
£73
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Bedford to Ipswich train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Bedford and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 3:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 27m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 23m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 11m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 53m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 26m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 22m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 53m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 26m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 22m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 53m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 26m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 22m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 53m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 26m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 22m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 20m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 13m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 53m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 10m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 35m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 44m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Ipswich? 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.

Map of how to get from Bedford to Ipswich.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 120.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Ipswich via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 11m.

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