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Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from Ipswich to Chelmsford. Traveling by bus from Ipswich to Chelmsford usually takes around one hour and 8 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 50 minutes.
| Distance | 37 mi (59 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 50m |
| Cheapest price | $15.76 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Ipswich to Chelmsford?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Ipswich to Chelmsford. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 4 | 1h 8m | $15.76 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of one hour and 8 minutes to cover the 37 miles from Ipswich to Chelmsford. However, the fastest bus only takes 50 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 2:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Ipswich to Chelmsford, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from Ipswich to Chelmsford every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Ipswich to Chelmsford without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Ipswich to Chelmsford; ticket prices start at $23.50.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Ipswich?
Main departure station: Quadling St
Ipswich has two bus stations with service to Chelmsford.
All bus stations in Ipswich:
Quadling St
A12 Southbound
Where does the bus arrive in Chelmsford?
Main arrival station: 38 Duke St
All buses from Ipswich arrive at one main station in Chelmsford.
All bus stations in Chelmsford:
38 Duke St
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