What is the cheapest way to get from Bedford to Ipswich?

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Ipswich is to bus which costs £16 - £40 and takes 5h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bedford to Ipswich?

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Ipswich is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from St Peters Street and arriving at Cardinal Park Cinema via Parkside and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Ipswich via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Bedford to Ipswich?

The distance between Bedford and Ipswich is 121 miles. The road distance is 84.7 miles.

How do I travel from Bedford to Ipswich without a car?

The best way to get from Bedford to Ipswich without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £55 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Bedford to Ipswich?

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Bedford to Ipswich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Ipswich bus from?

Bedford to Ipswich bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from St Peters Street station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Ipswich train from?

Bedford to Ipswich train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Ipswich?

The best way to get from Bedford to Ipswich is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £40 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Bedford to Ipswich bus arrive?

Bedford to Ipswich bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Drummer St Bus Station.

Where does the Bedford to Ipswich train arrive?

Bedford to Ipswich train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Ipswich?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Ipswich is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Bedford to Ipswich.

How do I get a train ticket from Bedford to Ipswich?

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Bedford to Ipswich - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain Corby - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 11m
£57–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Peters Street to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
2. Take the bus from Parkside to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinemabus 717
5h 15m
£17–39
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Peters Street to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Ipswichtrain Cambridge - Ipswich / ...
3h 37m
£31–56
Drive 84.2 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Ipswichcar 84.2 mi
1h 29m
£21–30

Bedford to Ipswich by train and subway

342Weekly Services

2h 11mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 120.1 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Peters Street to Cardinal Park Cinema via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, and Coach Station in around 5h 15m.

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