4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Ipswich to Chelmsford
Cheapest price
£0.00
Average price
£-0.01
Fastest journey
2 h 16 m
Average duration
2 h 29 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ipswich to Chelmsford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Ipswich to Chelmsford you need to make at least 2 changes.
2:303h11Ipswich5:41ChelmsfordFind prices2 changes- 5:302h31Ipswich8:01ChelmsfordFind prices2 changes
- 7:452h41Ipswich10:26ChelmsfordFind prices2 changes
- 11:302h25Ipswich13:55ChelmsfordFind prices2 changes
- 13:302h16Ipswich15:46ChelmsfordFind prices2 changes
- 13:302h16Ipswich15:46ChelmsfordFind prices2 changes
- 11:302h25Ipswich13:55ChelmsfordFind prices2 changes
- 5:302h31Ipswich8:01ChelmsfordFind prices2 changes
- 15:502h33Ipswich18:23ChelmsfordFind prices2 changes
- 7:452h41Ipswich10:26ChelmsfordFind prices2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ipswich to Chelmsford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Chelmsford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £15.
Distance: 59 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£15 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Ipswich to Chelmsford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ipswich to Chelmsford coaches for tomorrow, Tuesday 14 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:30 Ipswich | 3h11 | 5:41 Chelmsford | 2 changes | |
| 5:30 Ipswich | 2h31 | 8:01 Chelmsford | 2 changes | |
| 7:45 Ipswich | 2h41 | 10:26 Chelmsford | 2 changes | |
| 11:30 Ipswich | 2h25 | 13:55 Chelmsford | 2 changes | |
| 13:30 Ipswich | 2h16 | 15:46 Chelmsford | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ipswich to Chelmsford
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Buses from Ipswich to Chelmsford run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £5 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 01:31, the last at 23:42. The fastest coach covers the 59 km distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 59 km |
Average bus duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 56m |
First bus 1:31 |
Last bus 23:42 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Best time to book 4 days |
FAQs: Ipswich to Chelmsford coach
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