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Compare train and bus for Chelmsford to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chelmsford to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$21 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 36m.
Travel optionsfrom Chelmsford to Ipswich
How to get from Chelmsford to Ipswich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chelmsford to Ipswich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P672406:19 PM0h45Chelmsford station (CHM)7:04 PMIpswich station (IPS)$151One-way0 transfers
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P672406:19 PM0h45Chelmsford station (CHM)7:04 PMIpswich station (IPS)$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P67000 · P013137:52 PM0h44Chelmsford station (CHM)8:36 PMIpswich station (IPS)$301One-way1 transfer
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P672446:36 PM0h46Chelmsford station (CHM)7:22 PMIpswich station (IPS)$151One-way0 transfers
P672557:34 PM0h53Chelmsford station (CHM)8:27 PMIpswich station (IPS)$151One-way0 transfers
P66993 · P013076:49 PM0h49Chelmsford station (CHM)7:38 PMIpswich station (IPS)$301One-way1 transfer
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Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 36m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Chelmsford station (CHM) and arrive in Ipswich station (IPS).
- Travel with First Essex to go to Ipswich by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Ipswich by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
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