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Outbound fromChelmsford to Sudbury (Suffolk) by train
It takes an average of 2h 39m to travel from Chelmsford to Sudbury (Suffolk) by train, over a distance of around 24 miles (38 km). There are normally 23 trains per day travelling from Chelmsford to Sudbury (Suffolk) and tickets for this journey start from £13.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:59 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:59 | |
| Departure station | Chelmsford | |
| Arrival station | Sudbury (Suffolk) | |
| Journey time | From 44m | |
| Distance | 24 miles (38 km) | |
| Frequency | 23 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £13.80 | |
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How to travel from Chelmsford to Sudbury (Suffolk) by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Chelmsford to Sudbury (Suffolk)? Look no further.
You'll usually find 23 trains per day running between Chelmsford and Sudbury (Suffolk), which usually take 2 hours 39 minutes to complete the 24 miles (38 km) journey. It can take as little as 44 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Sudbury (Suffolk) by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Greater Anglia trains are the main operator of services on this route, so you're likely to travel with them for all or at least part of your journey to Sudbury (Suffolk).
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Chelmsford to Sudbury (Suffolk) start from £13.80 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Sudbury (Suffolk)? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Cheap train tickets from Chelmsford to Sudbury (Suffolk)
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