What is the cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Needham Market?

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Needham Market is to bus and line 88 bus which costs £5 - £10 and takes 2h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Needham Market?

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Needham Market is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Needham Market?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford to Needham Market. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 and arriving at The Swan via Old Cattle Market Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Needham Market?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Needham Market. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Needham Market via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Needham Market?

The distance between Chelmsford and Needham Market is 47 miles. The road distance is 46.4 miles.

How do I travel from Chelmsford to Needham Market without a car?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Needham Market without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £22 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Chelmsford to Needham Market?

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Chelmsford to Needham Market, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Needham Market bus from?

Chelmsford to Needham Market bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 station.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Needham Market train from?

Chelmsford to Needham Market train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Needham Market?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Needham Market is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £22 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 88 bus, which costs £5 - £10 and takes 2h 42m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Needham Market bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Needham Market bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stop station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Needham Market train arrive?

Chelmsford to Needham Market train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ipswich station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Needham Market?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Needham Market is 46 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Chelmsford to Needham Market.

How do I get a train ticket from Chelmsford to Needham Market?

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Chelmsford to Needham Market - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 88 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
1h 35m
£22–41
Bus, line 88 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 to Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stopbus Uk007
2. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to The Swanbus 88
2h 42m
£5–10
Drive 46.1 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Needham Marketcar 46.1 mi
48 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chelmsford to Needham Markettaxi 46.1 mi
48 min
£300–360
Line 371 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Cathedral to Head Streetbus 371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Head Street to Old Cattle Market Bus Stationbus 93 / ...
4h 29m

Chelmsford to Needham Market by train

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Distance: 47.2 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Needham Market, England?

Greater Anglia operates a train from Chelmsford to Ipswich hourly. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 to The Swan via Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stop and Old Cattle Market Bus Station in around 2h 42m.

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