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Compare train and bus for Ipswich to Chelmsford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Chelmsford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, while a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Chelmsford:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ipswich to Chelmsford costing on average $25.
Other travel options to Chelmsford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (42m by train vs 55m by car). Tickets start at around $25 compared to roughly $16 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Ipswich to Chelmsford
How to get from Ipswich to Chelmsford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ipswich to Chelmsford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:10 AM1h40Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)8:50 AMChelmsford, Station (Stand VA)$71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:10 AM1h40Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)8:50 AMChelmsford, Station (Stand VA)$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- P672181:11 PM0h48Ipswich station (IPS)1:59 PMChelmsford station (CHM)$201One-way0 transfers
Other options
- P67165 · P669587:42 PM0h49Ipswich station (IPS)8:31 PMChelmsford station (CHM)$141One-way1 transfer
- P67127 · P669413:41 PM0h50Ipswich station (IPS)4:31 PMChelmsford station (CHM)$141One-way1 transfer
- P67145 · P669495:41 PM0h50Ipswich station (IPS)6:31 PMChelmsford station (CHM)$141One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Ipswich to Chelmsford
Travel to Chelmsford 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 Ipswich to Chelmsford.
Other travel options to Chelmsford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ipswich and Chelmsford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ipswich station (IPS) and arrive in Chelmsford station (CHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) and arrive in Chelmsford, Station (Stand VA).
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Chelmsford by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Chelmsford by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
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