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Ipswich to Chelmsford by train
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First train05:12
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Last train22:43
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey34m
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Distance58 kilometres
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Trains per day39
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Avg. journey time44m
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Train operators
Travelling from Ipswich to Chelmsford by train
Fast trains from Ipswich to Chelmsford take around 34 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 58 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Ipswich and Chelmsford.
1. Are there direct trains from Ipswich to Chelmsford?
Direct trains from Ipswich to Chelmsford have been found.
We usually find around 38 direct trains on the route from Ipswich to Chelmsford every weekday.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 42 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Ipswich to Chelmsford?
The Ipswich to Chelmsford train travel time is normally about 34 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Ipswich to Chelmsford train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Chelmsford is usually scheduled to depart Ipswich around 05:12 and the last train is around 22:43. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Ipswich around 05:09, and the last at 22:43.

What's the Ipswich to Chelmsford train price?
The cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Ipswich to Chelmsford are $21.42.
When to book Ipswich to Chelmsford train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Ipswich to Chelmsford by train.
Which train companies operate between Ipswich and Chelmsford?
More than one train company operates on the route from Ipswich to Chelmsford, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- Abellio Greater Anglia
- Greater Anglia
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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