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Compare bus and train for Basildon to Chelmsford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basildon to Chelmsford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 11 miles (19 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Chelmsford take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 25m.
Tickets start at around $21 (€17) compared to roughly $6 (€5) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-15.31 (€-12.52). The journey takes 55m versus 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Basildon to Chelmsford
How to get from Basildon to Chelmsford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basildon to Chelmsford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C38067+
F57496+
F21160+
G980078:54 AM1h14Basildon station (BSO)10:08 AMChelmsford station (CHM)$161One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- C38067+F57496+F21160+G980078:54 AM1h14Basildon station (BSO)10:08 AMChelmsford station (CHM)$161One-way3 transfers
Fastest
- C38067+F57496+F21160+G980078:54 AM1h14Basildon station (BSO)10:08 AMChelmsford station (CHM)$161One-way3 transfers
Other options
- C38103+F57494+G98013+P669439:24 AM1h27Basildon station (BSO)10:51 AMChelmsford station (CHM)$161One-way3 transfers
- C38028+G98001+P66939+F574988:24 AM1h27Basildon station (BSO)9:51 AMChelmsford station (CHM)$161One-way3 transfers
- F57496+
Tube from West Ham to Stratford (London)+P665238:54 AM1h27Basildon station (BSO)10:21 AMChelmsford station (CHM)$221One-way2 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Basildon to Chelmsford
Travel to Chelmsford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basildon to Chelmsford.
Other travel options to Chelmsford take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 25m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basildon and Chelmsford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basildon station (BSO) and arrive in Chelmsford station (CHM).
- Travel with First Essex to go to Chelmsford by bus.
- Travel with Elizabeth line, c2c, Greater Anglia to go to Chelmsford by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with First Essex.
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