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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 CHF 27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF 27, while a train costs an average of CHF 27.
Distance: 11 miles (19 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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CHF 27 Average price Cheapest | CHF 5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m 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 |
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Tickets start at around CHF 27 compared to roughly CHF 5 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -CHF 21. The journey takes 58m 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.
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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.
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P665228:59 AM 1h22 Basildon station (BSO) 10:21 AM Chelmsford station (CHM) CHF 18 1 One-way 3 transfers
Cheapest
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8:59 AM 1h22 Basildon station (BSO) 10:21 AM Chelmsford station (CHM) CHF 18 1 One-way 3 transfers
Fastest
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Tube from West Ham to Stratford (London)8:17 AM 1h17 Basildon station (BSO) 9:34 AM Chelmsford station (CHM) CHF 28 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
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8:17 AM 1h34 Basildon station (BSO) 9:51 AM Chelmsford station (CHM) CHF 18 1 One-way 3 transfers - Y64091+P66522+Tube from West Ham to Stratford (London)
8:59 AM 1h22 Basildon station (BSO) 10:21 AM Chelmsford station (CHM) CHF 28 1 One-way 2 transfers - Y64172+Tube from West Ham to Stratford (London)+P01079
8:44 AM 1h24 Basildon station (BSO) 10:08 AM Chelmsford station (CHM) CHF 28 1 One-way 2 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Basildon to Chelmsford
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- Around 7 trains 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 c2c, Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line to go to Chelmsford by train.
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