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Compare train 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 an average ticket price of CHF 39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF 39, while a train costs an average of CHF 39.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
CHF 39 Average price Cheapest | CHF 14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m 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 |
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Tickets start at around CHF 39 compared to roughly CHF 14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -CHF 25. The journey takes 1h 45m versus 1h 4m 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 Cambridge to Chelmsford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cambridge to Chelmsford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:48 AM 1h59 Cambridge 10:47 AM Chelmsford CHF 16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:48 AM 1h59 Cambridge 10:47 AM Chelmsford CHF 16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:48 AM 1h59 Cambridge 10:47 AM Chelmsford CHF 16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Chelmsford as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge South and arrive in Chelmsford station (CHM).
- Travel with Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Great Northern to go to Chelmsford by train.
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