There are 4 ways to get from Chelmsford to Orford Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chelmsford to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
- Take the train from Ipswich to Wickham Markettrain Ipswich - Norwich / ...
2h 14m£66–90Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 to Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stopbus Uk007
- Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Market Hillbus 70
4h 12m£7–11Train, bus
- Take the train from Chelmsford to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
- Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Market Hillbus 70
3h 18m£22–35Drive 59.5 mi
- Drive from Chelmsford to Orford Castlecar 59.5 mi
1h 15m£15–22
Chelmsford to Orford Castle by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Orford Castle is to bus which costs £6 - £12 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Orford Castle is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £14 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford to Orford Castle. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 and arriving at Market Hill via Old Cattle Market Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Orford Castle. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Wickham Market via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Chelmsford and Orford Castle is 63 miles. The road distance is 59.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chelmsford to Orford Castle without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £65 - £95.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Chelmsford to Orford Castle, including transfers.
Chelmsford to Orford Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 station.
Chelmsford to Orford Castle train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
The best way to get from Chelmsford to Orford Castle is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £65 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £12 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Orford Castle, England?
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Orford Castle via Ipswich and Wickham Market in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 to Orford Castle via Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stop, Old Cattle Market Bus Station, and Market Hill in around 4h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Chelmsford to Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Ipswich to Wickham Market
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Chelmsford to Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First in Norfolk & Suffolk
Bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Market Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First in Norfolk & Suffolk
Bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Market Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First in Norfolk & Suffolk
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 to Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Chelmsford to Orford Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stop station.
Chelmsford to Orford Castle train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ipswich station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Orford Castle is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Chelmsford to Orford Castle.
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