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Compare train 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 an average ticket price of €28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €28, while a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€28 Average price Cheapest | €7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m 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 |
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (41m by train vs 43m by car). Tickets start at around €28 compared to roughly €7 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Barking to Chelmsford
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€131One-way0 transfers
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10:35 AM1h35Barking12:10 PMChelmsford€131One-way0 transfers
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10:35 AM1h35Barking12:10 PMChelmsford€131One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Barking to Chelmsford
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- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barking and Chelmsford as scheduled services by train 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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