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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 an average ticket price of €20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €20, while a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 70 miles (114 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€20 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m 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 bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chelmsford to Norwich costing on average €20.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 53m.
The journey is about 28m faster (1h 20m by train vs 1h 48m by car) and roughly €4 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€20 vs €25). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Chelmsford to Norwich
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.
- P012188:30 AM1h18Chelmsford station (CHM)9:48 AMNorwich station (NRW)€331One-way0 transfers
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- P012188:30 AM1h18Chelmsford station (CHM)9:48 AMNorwich station (NRW)€331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- P012188:30 AM1h18Chelmsford station (CHM)9:48 AMNorwich station (NRW)€331One-way0 transfers
Other options
- P0123310:28 AM1h19Chelmsford station (CHM)11:47 AMNorwich station (NRW)€331One-way0 transfers
- P012269:28 AM1h19Chelmsford station (CHM)10:47 AMNorwich station (NRW)€331One-way0 transfers
- P66942 · P0123610:52 AM1h29Chelmsford station (CHM)12:21 PMNorwich station (NRW)€331One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Chelmsford to Norwich:
A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chelmsford to Norwich costing on average €20.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 53m.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Chelmsford, Station (Stand VA) and arrive in Norwich, Bus Station.
- 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.
- 4 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
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