How to travel from Chelmsford to Ipswich

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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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$21

Average price

Cheapest

$16

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 12m

Average total duration

Fastest

42m

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30m

Additional time*

54m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Greater Anglia

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The cheapest way to travel from Chelmsford to Ipswich is a train with an average price of $21 (€17).
The fastest way to travel from Chelmsford to Ipswich is by train with an average journey time of 42m.

Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 36m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Chelmsford and Ipswich including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Chelmsford to Ipswich among Omio's users.

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from Chelmsford to Ipswich

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

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train

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 AngliaP67240
    6:19 PM0h45
    Chelmsford station (CHM)
    7:04 PMIpswich station (IPS)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greater AngliaP67240
    6:19 PM0h45
    Chelmsford station (CHM)
    7:04 PMIpswich station (IPS)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Greater AngliaP67000 · P01313
    7:52 PM0h44
    Chelmsford station (CHM)
    8:36 PMIpswich station (IPS)
    $301One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Greater AngliaP67244
    6:36 PM0h46
    Chelmsford station (CHM)
    7:22 PMIpswich station (IPS)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greater AngliaP67255
    7:34 PM0h53
    Chelmsford station (CHM)
    8:27 PMIpswich station (IPS)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greater AngliaP66993 · P01307
    6:49 PM0h49
    Chelmsford station (CHM)
    7:38 PMIpswich station (IPS)
    $301One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Chelmsford to Ipswich

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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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 $21 (€17).
The fastest way to travel from Chelmsford to Ipswich is by train with an average journey time of 42m.

Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 36m.

The distance from Chelmsford to Ipswich is approximately 36 miles (59 km).
The average frequency per day from Chelmsford to Ipswich is:
  • 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.

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 First Essex to go to Ipswich by bus.
  • Travel with 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 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.
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