How to travel from Chelmsford to Ipswich

There are 2 options to travel between Chelmsford and Ipswich including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Chelmsford to Ipswich is a train with an average price of $8 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Chelmsford to Ipswich:

A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chelmsford to Ipswich costing on average $12 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Chelmsford to Ipswich is by train with an average journey time of 37m.

Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 38m.

The distance from Chelmsford to Ipswich is approximately 36 miles (59 km).

The average frequency per day from Chelmsford to Ipswich is:

• Around 8 trains per day.
• Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chelmsford and Ipswich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Chelmsford to Ipswich:

• Trains mostly depart from Chelmsford station (CHM) and arrive in Ipswich station (IPS).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chelmsford to Ipswich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Abellio Greater Anglia to go to Ipswich by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Chelmsford to Ipswich:

• 5 direct trains per day with Abellio Greater Anglia.

Omio customers who travel from Chelmsford to Ipswich often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Liverpool Street (LST), London Stansted Airport, Norwich, Stratford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ipswich and these popular destinations at a great price.