What is the cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Chelmsford?

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Chelmsford is to bus which costs £5 - £9 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ipswich to Chelmsford?

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Chelmsford is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £9 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Chelmsford?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stop and arriving at Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Chelmsford?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ipswich and arriving at Chelmsford. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.

How far is it from Ipswich to Chelmsford?

The distance between Ipswich and Chelmsford is 39 miles. The road distance is 40.3 miles.

How do I travel from Ipswich to Chelmsford without a car?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Chelmsford without a car is to train which takes 47 min and costs £18 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Ipswich to Chelmsford?

The train from Ipswich to Chelmsford takes 47 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Chelmsford bus from?

Ipswich to Chelmsford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Chelmsford train from?

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

Train or bus from Ipswich to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Chelmsford is to train which takes 47 min and costs £18 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £9 and takes 1h 40m.

Where does the Ipswich to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Ipswich to Chelmsford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 station.

Where does the Ipswich to Chelmsford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ipswich to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Chelmsford is 40 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Ipswich to Chelmsford.

How do I get a train ticket from Ipswich to Chelmsford?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Ipswich to Chelmsford?

Book your Ipswich to Chelmsford bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Ipswich to Chelmsford - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain Ipswich - London Liverpool Street / ...
47 min
£18–35
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stop to Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1bus Uk007
1h 40m
£5–9
Drive 40.1 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Chelmsfordcar 40.1 mi
44 min
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtaxi 40.1 mi
44 min
£260–320
Line 717 bus, line 371 bus
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Railway Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Post Office to Retail Marketbus 371 / ...
1h 57m
£7–14

Ipswich to Chelmsford by train

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Distance: 38.8 mi
Duration: 47 min

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

Greater Anglia operates a train from Ipswich to Chelmsford hourly. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stop to Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 once daily. Tickets cost £5–9 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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