4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Chelmsford to Ipswich
Cheapest price
£0.00
Average price
£-0.01
Fastest journey
2 h 31 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Chelmsford to Ipswich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Chelmsford to Ipswich you need to make at least 2 changes.
7:542h31Chelmsford10:25IpswichFind prices2 changes- 10:152h35Chelmsford12:50IpswichFind prices2 changes
- 12:452h35Chelmsford15:20IpswichFind prices2 changes
- 14:352h45Chelmsford17:20IpswichFind prices2 changes
- 17:122h33Chelmsford19:45IpswichFind prices2 changes
- 7:542h31Chelmsford10:25IpswichFind prices2 changes
- 17:122h33Chelmsford19:45IpswichFind prices2 changes
- 10:152h35Chelmsford12:50IpswichFind prices2 changes
- 12:452h35Chelmsford15:20IpswichFind prices2 changes
- 14:352h45Chelmsford17:20IpswichFind prices2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Chelmsford to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chelmsford to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 59 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£12 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price |
1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Chelmsford to Ipswich bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chelmsford to Ipswich coaches for today, Sunday 19 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:17 Chelmsford | 3h03 | 17:20 Ipswich | 2 changes | |
| 16:17 Chelmsford | 3h28 | 19:45 Ipswich | 2 changes | |
| Monday 20 April | |||||
| 7:54 Chelmsford | 2h31 | 10:25 Ipswich | 2 changes | |
| 10:15 Chelmsford | 2h35 | 12:50 Ipswich | 2 changes | |
| 12:45 Chelmsford | 2h35 | 15:20 Ipswich | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chelmsford to Ipswich
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Buses from Chelmsford to Ipswich run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £6 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 03:50, the last at 23:42. The fastest coach covers the 59 km distance in 1h 38m.
Distance 59 km |
Average bus duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 38m |
First bus 3:50 |
Last bus 23:42 |
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Best time to book 2 days |
FAQs: Chelmsford to Ipswich coach
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