How to travel from Chelmsford to Ipswich

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Travel Information between Chelmsford and Ipswich

distanceDistance37 miles (59 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$10 - $19
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $10 (€9) • 37 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $10 (€9) • 37 min
carriersPopular travel companiesAbellio Greater Anglia

Take a train or bus to travel 37 miles (59 km) between Chelmsford and Ipswich. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Abellio Greater Anglia among others. Travelers can even take a direct train from Chelmsford to Ipswich.

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from Chelmsford to Ipswich

How to get from Chelmsford to Ipswich by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Chelmsford to Ipswich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Greater Anglia
07:30AM0h37
Chelmsford
08:07AMIpswich
$121One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Greater Anglia
07:30AM0h37
Chelmsford
08:07AMIpswich
$121One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Greater Anglia
07:30AM0h37
Chelmsford
08:07AMIpswich
$121One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Greater Anglia
06:52PM0h44
Chelmsford
07:36PMIpswich
$141One-way
0 transfers
Greater Anglia
04:59AM1h07
Chelmsford
06:06AMIpswich
$181One-way
0 transfers
Greater Anglia
03:01PM0h38
Chelmsford
03:39PMIpswich
$261One-way
0 transfers

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Abellio Greater Anglia will get you to Ipswich from Chelmsford at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.

    FAQs: Travel from Chelmsford to Ipswich

    FAQs: Travel to Ipswich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chelmsford to Ipswich.
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    You can get between Chelmsford and Ipswich 2 different ways: train or bus.

    The cheapest way to go to Ipswich from Chelmsford is by taking a train, which costs on average $10 (€9).

    This is compared to other ways of getting from Chelmsford to Ipswich:

    Taking a train costs $9 (€8) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $19 (€16) for the same trip.

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

    There are alternative travel options to Ipswich that take longer:

    Bus takes 1 h 28 min on average.

    You should expect to travel around 37 miles (59 km) between Chelmsford and Ipswich.

    The average frequency per day from Chelmsford to Ipswich is:

    • Around 25 trains per day.

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

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

    • Most travelers take a bus from Chelmsford, Station (Stand VA) to Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema).
    • Most travelers who book a train ticket from Chelmsford to Ipswich depart from Chelmsford to Ipswich.

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Chelmsford to Ipswich:

    • You can travel by train to Ipswich from Chelmsford with Abellio Greater Anglia, and you can find Abellio Greater Anglia Chelmsford to Ipswich tickets for $10 (€9) on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Chelmsford to Ipswich with the following travel companies:

    • You'll find 32 direct trains a day to Ipswich with Abellio Greater Anglia.

    Direct services to Ipswich tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

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