The average train between Bedford and Ipswich takes 2h 28m 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.
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 10:11 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Ipswich station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Bedford to Ipswich train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Ipswich train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Bedford to Ipswich train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bedford and Ipswich is 111.1 km. The road distance is 193 km.
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.