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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 prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. 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: 11 miles (19 km)
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Other travel options to Chelmsford take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 19m.
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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.
8:54 AM1h15Basildon10:09 AMChelmsford$541One-way3 transfers
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8:54 AM1h15Basildon10:09 AMChelmsford$541One-way3 transfers
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8:54 AM1h15Basildon10:09 AMChelmsford$541One-way3 transfers
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9:54 AM1h15Basildon11:09 AMChelmsford$541One-way3 transfers
10:54 AM1h15Basildon12:09 PMChelmsford$541One-way3 transfers
11:54 AM1h15Basildon1:09 PMChelmsford$541One-way3 transfers
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Other travel options to Chelmsford take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 19m.
- 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 c2c to go to Chelmsford by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with First Essex.
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