How to travel from Chelmsford to Norwich

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Compare train and bus for Chelmsford to Norwich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chelmsford to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $10.

Distance: 70 miles (114 km)

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$29

Average price

Cheapest

$30

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 51m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 21m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 48m

Average total duration

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Greater Anglia

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The cheapest way to travel from Chelmsford to Norwich is a train with an average price of $29 (€23).

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

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chelmsford to Norwich costing on average $34 (€28).

The fastest way to travel from Chelmsford to Norwich is by train with an average journey time of 1h 21m.

Other travel options to Norwich take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 23m.

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

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from Chelmsford to Norwich

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

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

  • Greater Anglia
    9:28 AM1h18
    Chelmsford
    10:46 AMNorwich
    $171One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greater Anglia
    9:28 AM1h18
    Chelmsford
    10:46 AMNorwich
    $171One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Greater Anglia
    1:28 PM1h17
    Chelmsford
    2:45 PMNorwich
    $371One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Greater Anglia
    8:52 PM1h29
    Chelmsford
    10:21 PMNorwich
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Chelmsford to Norwich

Travel to Norwich 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 Norwich.

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There are 2 options to travel between Chelmsford and Norwich including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Chelmsford to Norwich is a train with an average price of $29 (€23).

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

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chelmsford to Norwich costing on average $34 (€28).

The fastest way to travel from Chelmsford to Norwich is by train with an average journey time of 1h 21m.

Other travel options to Norwich take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 23m.

The distance from Chelmsford to Norwich is approximately 70 miles (114 km).
The average frequency per day from Chelmsford to Norwich is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chelmsford and Norwich 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 Norwich:
  • Trains mostly depart from Chelmsford station (CHM) and arrive in Norwich station (NRW).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chelmsford to Norwich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Norwich by train.
  • Travel with First Essex, Central Connect to go to Norwich by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Chelmsford to Norwich:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
Omio customers who travel from Chelmsford to Norwich often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Cambridge, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Norwich and these popular destinations at a great price.

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