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How to get fromChelmsford to Ipswichby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chelmsford to Ipswich by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Ipswichtrain train London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
    50 min
    £18–35

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 to Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stopbus bus Uk007
    1h 45m
    £5–9

  3. Drive 39.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Ipswichcar car 39.9 mi
    44 min
    £10–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chelmsford to Ipswichtaxi taxi 39.9 mi
    44 min
    £260–320

  5. Line 371 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Cathedral to Head Streetbus bus 371 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Head Street to Willis Buildingbus bus 93 / ...
    3h 8m

Chelmsford to Ipswich by train

Calendar211Weekly Trains
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.8 mi
  • Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Ipswich, England?

Greater Anglia operates a train from Chelmsford to Ipswich hourly. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 to Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost £5–9 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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