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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 Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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).
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 23m.
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How to get from Chelmsford to Norwich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chelmsford to Norwich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:28 AM1h18Chelmsford10:46 AMNorwich$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
9:28 AM1h18Chelmsford10:46 AMNorwich$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
1:28 PM1h17Chelmsford2:45 PMNorwich$371One-way0 transfers
Other options
8:52 PM1h29Chelmsford10:21 PMNorwich$361One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 23m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Chelmsford station (CHM) and arrive in Norwich station (NRW).
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Norwich by train.
- Travel with First Essex, Central Connect to go to Norwich by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
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