The average train between Ipswich and Bridgend takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Ipswich to Bridgend. 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 hourly between Ipswich and Bridgend. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Bridgend at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Bridgend station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Ipswich to Bridgend train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Bridgend train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Bridgend station.
Book your Ipswich to Bridgend train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Ipswich and Bridgend is 331.3 km. The road distance is 382 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Bridgend via Stratford and London Paddington in around 4h 17m.