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Compare train and bus for Cambridge to Chelmsford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge 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 56m. 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: 35 miles (57 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m 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 Cambridge to Chelmsford:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Chelmsford costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Chelmsford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
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How to get from Cambridge to Chelmsford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cambridge to Chelmsford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:15 AM3h06Cambridge11:21 AMChelmsford$221One-way0 transfers
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- 8:15 AM3h06Cambridge11:21 AMChelmsford$221One-way0 transfers
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- 8:15 AM3h06Cambridge11:21 AMChelmsford$221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Chelmsford:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Chelmsford costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Chelmsford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Chelmsford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Chelmsford station (CHM).
- Travel with Greater Anglia, Great Northern, Thameslink to go to Chelmsford by train.
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