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Compare train and bus for Bedford to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $83 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 $83, while a train costs an average of $94.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$94 Average price | $83 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Bedford to Ipswich
Compare the available ways to get from Bedford to Ipswich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Ipswich:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Ipswich costing on average $94.
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 1m.
Tickets start at around $94 compared to roughly $31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$62. The journey takes 2h 15m versus 1h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Ipswich:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Ipswich costing on average $94.
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 1m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 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 Greater Anglia, Thameslink to go to Ipswich by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Ipswich by bus.
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