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

The cheapest way to get from Norwich to Chelmsford is to bus which costs £10 - £17 and takes 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Norwich to Chelmsford is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £40 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Norwich and Chelmsford?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Norwich and arriving at Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Norwich and Chelmsford?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Norwich and arriving at Chelmsford. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Norwich to Chelmsford?

The distance between Norwich and Chelmsford is 85 miles. The road distance is 82.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Norwich to Chelmsford without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £40 - £75.

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

The train from Norwich to Chelmsford takes 1h 16m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Norwich to Chelmsford bus from?

Norwich to Chelmsford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Norwich station.

Where do I catch the Norwich to Chelmsford train from?

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

Train or bus from Norwich to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Norwich to Chelmsford is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £17 and takes 3h.

Where does the Norwich to Chelmsford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Norwich to Chelmsford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Norwich to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Norwich to Chelmsford is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Norwich to Chelmsford.

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

Book your Norwich to Chelmsford train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Chelmsford?

There are 589+ hotels available in Chelmsford.

Norwich to Chelmsford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Norwich to Chelmsford by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Norwich to Chelmsfordtrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
1h 16m
£40–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Norwich to Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1bus Uk007
3h
£10–17
Drive 81.6 mi
1. Drive from Norwich to Chelmsfordcar 81.6 mi
1h 40m
£20–29
Bus via Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
3h 55m
£19–44

Norwich to Chelmsford by train

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Distance: 84.9 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

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

Greater Anglia operates a train from Norwich to Chelmsford hourly. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Norwich to Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 once daily. Tickets cost £10–17 and the journey takes 3h.

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