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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Bedford is to bus which costs £16 - £45 and takes 4h 54m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at St Peters Street via Coach Station and Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Bedford via Liverpool Street station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Bedford?

The distance between Ipswich and Bedford is 121 miles. The road distance is 84.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Bedford without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Ipswich to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Bedford bus from?

Ipswich to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Bedford train from?

Ipswich to Bedford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.

Train or bus from Ipswich to Bedford?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Bedford is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £45 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Ipswich to Bedford bus arrive?

Ipswich to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Ipswich to Bedford train arrive?

Ipswich to Bedford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Ipswich to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Bedford is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Ipswich to Bedford.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
2h 3m
£59–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to St Peters Streetbus 905
4h 54m
£17–40
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Cambridgetrain Ipswich - Cambridge / ...
2. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to St Peters Streetbus 905
3h 29m
£31–56
Drive 83.6 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Bedfordcar 83.6 mi
1h 30m
£21–30

Ipswich to Bedford by train and subway

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2h 3mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 120.1 mi
Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Ipswich, England and Bedford, England?

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to St Peters Street via Coach Station, Parkside, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 4h 54m.

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