Same-Day Courier Chelmsford to Ipswich
Get a fixed-price same-day courier quote from Chelmsford to Ipswich.The Chelmsford to Ipswich route covers 36 miles, with an estimated drive time of 45 minutes under normal traffic conditions. Vetted, insured drivers. Collection often within about an hour. No account needed.
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Distance
36 miles
Est. Drive Time
45 min
From
£68
Vehicle
Car or van
Peak Traffic
56 min
Est. CO₂
14 kg
Main Route
A-roads
The Chelmsford to Ipswich courier route
The Chelmsford to Ipswich route covers 36 miles, with an estimated drive time of 45 minutes under normal traffic conditions. Under off-peak conditions the journey takes approximately 41 minutes; during peak traffic (typically 7:30-9:30am and 4:30-6:30pm on weekdays) this rises to around 56 minutes.
Chelmsford (population 181,000) sits in the East of England region (postcodes CM). Chelmsford's transport links — A12 east-west to London and Colchester, A130 north to Braintree and A131 to Sudbury, A414 west to Harlow. Chelmsford 35min to London Liverpool Street. Stansted Airport 18mi from city centre. — give drivers fast access to the regional road network.
Ipswich (population 138,000) is in the East of England region, covered by IP postcodes. You can book delivery to any Ipswich address, from the city centre to outlying business parks and residential areas.
Local knowledge for Chelmsford collections: Chelmsford's e2v Technologies facility at Waterhouse Lane — a specialist manufacturer of high-performance sensors and semiconductors — generates courier demand for precision engineering components. The A12 is the key route to London but suffers congestion near Brentwood during peak hours. Hauly drivers use the A130 Chelmer Valley bypass to avoid the city centre and the A414 for fast access to Harlow and the M11.
The estimated fuel cost for this route is £8 (diesel van at ~30mpg, £1.55/L; Hauly prices include a live fuel adjustment), and the journey produces approximately 14 kg of CO₂. Because Hauly uses dedicated vehicles — your item is the only delivery in the van — there are no extra miles from depot detours or multi-drop routes, making this a more efficient option than parcel networks for same-day delivery.
Chelmsford to Ipswich courier prices by vehicle
Fixed totals for the 36-mile Chelmsford–Ipswich run, card fee included. Standard is a next-day booking. Same day and within 1 hour include the urgency charge. Evening and weekend collections, tolls and congestion charges are extra and shown in your quote.
| Vehicle | Standard | Same day | Within 1 hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small vanBoxes, documents, parcels | £68 | £73 | £99 |
| Medium vanLarge boxes, fragile items, small furniture | £79 | £85 | £110 |
| Long-wheelbase vanBulky furniture, several large items | £90 | £95 | £120 |
| Luton vanPallets, full rooms, heavy items | £115 | £121 | £150 |
Prices are worked out from 36 miles and about 45 minutes of driving. Your exact postcodes can move the figure slightly, so use the form above for the fixed price. Local journeys under 30 miles start from £61.
What people send from Chelmsford to Ipswich
Common items sent on the Chelmsford–Ipswich route include:
documents and parts for Chelmsford City Council
deliveries to Ipswich Borough Council and other Ipswich businesses
eBay and marketplace purchases
legal documents and contracts
bulky furniture and appliances in a larger van
Chelmsford employers such as Chelmsford City Council and Essex County Council are typical senders of business documents and parts. Ipswich businesses such as Ipswich Borough Council and University of Suffolk are typical delivery destinations for this route. All items travel in a dedicated vehicle with goods-in-transit insurance (minimum £10,000 cover).
Why use Hauly for Chelmsford to Ipswich?
Fixed price upfront
The price you see is the price you pay. Urgency, tolls and the live fuel adjustment are itemised before you book, so nothing is added afterwards.
Vetted & insured
Every driver holds goods-in-transit insurance and public liability cover. Your item is protected from collection in Chelmsford to delivery in Ipswich.
Fast collection
Quote confirmed, driver dispatched. Collection is often within about an hour, depending on driver availability near Chelmsford.
Simple process
How Hauly works.
From postcode to price in seconds, then a driver dispatched quickly, often within about an hour. No phone tag, no manual back-and-forth.
Tell us about your job
Enter your postcodes, item type, and how urgently you need it moved. Takes under a minute.
Get your instant price
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We dispatch your driver
Confirm the job and Hauly matches it to a vetted, insured driver in your area — dispatched quickly, often within about an hour.
Track and receive
Follow your delivery in real time. Digital proof of delivery sent to your inbox the moment it is done.
Chelmsford to Ipswich courier FAQs
Common questions about this route
How much is a same-day courier from Chelmsford to Ipswich?
A same-day courier from Chelmsford to Ipswich starts from £68. The 36-mile route takes approximately 45 minutes. By vehicle, a standard booking is £68 in a small van, £79 in a medium van, £90 in a long-wheelbase van and £115 in a Luton. Enter your postcodes above for the exact fixed price.
How long does delivery take from Chelmsford to Ipswich?
The Chelmsford to Ipswich route is 36 miles with an estimated drive time of 45 minutes off-peak, rising to 56 minutes during peak traffic. Collection is typically within 45-60 minutes of booking, so your item can be delivered in under 2 hours.
How quickly can a driver collect in Chelmsford?
Collection within Chelmsford is typically 45-60 minutes of quote confirmation. You can get a quote for any CM postcode. How soon a driver can arrive depends on who is nearby when you book.
What is the cheapest way to send a parcel from Chelmsford to Ipswich?
For small, non-urgent parcels a postal or parcel network is the cheapest option, but takes days. For same-day delivery, Hauly starts at £68 for the Chelmsford–Ipswich route in a small van, with a dedicated vehicle, live GPS tracking and proof of delivery.
Is the Chelmsford to Ipswich courier price fixed?
Yes. Hauly quotes are fixed: the price you see is the price you pay. Urgency, out-of-hours collection, any tolls or congestion charges and the live fuel adjustment are itemised in the quote, so there are no surprises after booking. The quote includes the dedicated vehicle, driver, goods-in-transit insurance and delivery.