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Compare train and bus for Barking to Chelmsford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barking to Chelmsford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$22 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Barking to Chelmsford:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barking to Chelmsford costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Chelmsford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
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How to get from Barking to Chelmsford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barking to Chelmsford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:35 AM1h35Barking12:10 PMChelmsford$161One-way0 transfers
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10:35 AM1h35Barking12:10 PMChelmsford$161One-way0 transfers
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10:35 AM1h35Barking12:10 PMChelmsford$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barking to Chelmsford:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barking to Chelmsford costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Chelmsford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barking and Chelmsford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Barking station (BKG) and arrive in Chelmsford station (CHM).
- Travel with Elizabeth line, Greater Anglia, c2c to go to Chelmsford by train.
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