The average train between Ipswich and Bedford takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Ipswich and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Bedford at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Bedford station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Ipswich to Bedford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Bedford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Bedford station.
Book your Ipswich to Bedford train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ipswich and Bedford is 111.1 km. The road distance is 193 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Bedford via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 3m.