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Compare train and bus for Bedford to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $91 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $91, while a train costs an average of $103.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$91 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Ipswich:
A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Ipswich costing on average $103.
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
Tickets start at around $91 compared to roughly $31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-59.60. The journey takes 4h 35m versus 1h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Bedford to Ipswich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bedford to Ipswich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:29 AM2h06Bedford1:35 PMIpswich$771One-way3 transfers
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- 11:29 AM2h06Bedford1:35 PMIpswich$771One-way3 transfers
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- 11:29 AM2h06Bedford1:35 PMIpswich$771One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Ipswich:
A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Ipswich costing on average $103.
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bedford and Ipswich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bedford station (BDM) and arrive in Ipswich station (IPS).
- Buses mostly depart from Bedford, Bus Station and arrive in Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema).
- Travel with Thameslink, Greater Anglia to go to Ipswich by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Ipswich by bus.
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