Travel optionsfrom Chelmsford to Ipswich
How to get from Chelmsford to Ipswich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chelmsford to Ipswich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:51 AM0h48Chelmsford8:39 AMIpswich$101One-way0 transfers
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7:51 AM0h48Chelmsford8:39 AMIpswich$101One-way0 transfers
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2:28 PM0h37Chelmsford3:05 PMIpswich$181One-way0 transfers
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7:34 PM0h53Chelmsford8:27 PMIpswich$201One-way0 transfers
11:28 AM0h37Chelmsford12:05 PMIpswich$201One-way0 transfers
6:19 PM0h45Chelmsford7:04 PMIpswich$201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chelmsford to Ipswich:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chelmsford to Ipswich costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 38m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chelmsford and Ipswich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chelmsford station (CHM) and arrive in Ipswich station (IPS).
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Ipswich by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
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