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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 train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 70 miles (114 km)
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$28 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Chelmsford:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Norwich to Chelmsford costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Chelmsford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 21m.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:30 AM1h17Norwich9:47 AMChelmsford$151One-way0 transfers
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8:30 AM1h17Norwich9:47 AMChelmsford$151One-way0 transfers
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8:30 AM1h17Norwich9:47 AMChelmsford$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Chelmsford:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Norwich to Chelmsford costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Chelmsford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 21m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 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).
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Chelmsford by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
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