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Compare train and bus for Norwich to Chelmsford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Chelmsford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, while a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 70 miles (114 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m 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 Norwich to Chelmsford:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Chelmsford costing on average $20.
Other travel options to Chelmsford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
The journey is about 33m faster (1h 19m by train vs 1h 52m by car) and roughly $10 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($20 vs $30). 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 Norwich to Chelmsford
How to get from Norwich to Chelmsford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norwich to Chelmsford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:50 AM3h00Norwich, Bus Station8:50 AMChelmsford, Station (Stand VA)$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:50 AM3h00Norwich, Bus Station8:50 AMChelmsford, Station (Stand VA)$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- LE068700 · P67078 · P669238:55 AM2h36Norwich station (NRW)11:31 AMChelmsford station (CHM)$551One-way2 transfers
Other options
- LE068600 · P67088 · P672149:55 AM3h04Norwich station (NRW)12:59 PMChelmsford station (CHM)$411One-way2 transfers
- LE068700 · P67078 · P672108:55 AM3h04Norwich station (NRW)11:59 AMChelmsford station (CHM)$411One-way2 transfers
- LE068500 · P67098 · P6721810:55 AM3h04Norwich station (NRW)1:59 PMChelmsford station (CHM)$461One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Chelmsford:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Chelmsford costing on average $34.
Other travel options to Chelmsford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norwich and Chelmsford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Norwich station (NRW) and arrive in Chelmsford station (CHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Norwich, Bus Station and arrive in Chelmsford, Station (Stand VA).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Chelmsford by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Chelmsford by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
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