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Trip Summary
There are usually 11 daily train trips available from Ipswich to Chelmsford. Traveling by train from Ipswich to Chelmsford usually takes 36 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 37 mi (59 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 36m |
| Lowest price | $23.50 |
| Trains per day | 11 |
| Most frequent service | Greater Anglia |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Ipswich to Chelmsford?
Greater Anglia is the one and only train line which connects Ipswich to Chelmsford. However, there are 11 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Anglia | 11 | 0h 36m | $23.50 |
Greater Anglia is an east-of-England train company that serves Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, and Cambridgeshire. Greater Anglia is known for providing affordable travel options and is in the process of upgrading its train cars with WiFi. Restrooms are available onboard, and power outlets are available at some seats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Ipswich to Chelmsford. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Ipswich at 8:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 6:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 11 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Ipswich to Chelmsford.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Chelmsford to Ipswich.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Ipswich?
Main departure station: Rail Station
There is one train station in Ipswich.
All train stations in Ipswich:
Rail Station
Where is the train station in Chelmsford?
Main arrival station: Chelmsford Train Station
Chelmsford has one train station.
All train stations in Chelmsford:
Chelmsford Train Station
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