Bedford to Ipswich Trains

Bedford to Ipswich trains

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Trip Overview

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

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2h 11m

£54–86

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

5:40 PM → 8:05 PM
2h 24m • 2 changes
6:10 PM → 8:35 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes
6:40 PM → 9:08 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
7:09 PM → 9:36 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:12 AM → 7:05 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
5:12 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 8:05 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
6:06 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:12 AM → 7:05 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
5:12 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 8:05 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
6:06 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:12 AM → 7:05 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
5:12 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 8:05 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
6:06 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:12 AM → 7:05 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
5:12 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 8:05 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
6:06 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

3:42 AM → 7:02 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
4:12 AM → 7:25 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
4:42 AM → 7:35 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
5:40 AM → 8:05 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:26 AM → 9:36 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 10:30 AM
3h • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 10:35 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
8:46 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
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