How to travel from Chelmsford to Birmingham

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Travel Information between Chelmsford and Birmingham

distanceDistance112 miles (181 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain
priceTicket price range$50 - $50
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $50 (€43) • 2 h 37 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $50 (€43) • 2 h 37 min
carriersPopular travel companiesVirgin Trains

Travel 112 miles (181 km) by train from Chelmsford to Birmingham. Virgin Trains is the main travel company operating this route. Travelers can even take a direct train from Chelmsford to Birmingham.

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from Chelmsford to Birmingham

How to get from Chelmsford to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.

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train

The best way to travel from Chelmsford to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Avanti West Coast
05:41AM2h46
Chelmsford station (CHM)
08:27AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$1071One-way
2 transfers
Cheapest
Avanti West Coast
05:41AM2h46
Chelmsford station (CHM)
08:27AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$1071One-way
2 transfers
Fastest
Avanti West Coast
05:41AM2h46
Chelmsford station (CHM)
08:27AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$1071One-way
2 transfers
Other options
Chiltern Railways
05:56AM3h38
Chelmsford station (CHM)
09:34AMBirmingham Moor Street (BMO)
$1171One-way
2 transfers
Avanti West Coast
05:56AM3h31
Chelmsford station (CHM)
09:27AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$1371One-way
2 transfers

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Find the best route between Chelmsford and Birmingham with Omio's travel partners Chiltern Railways! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.

Chiltern Railways is a train company based in the United Kingdom with trains to Birmingham from Chelmsford. It operates services from London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Oxford, Banbury, Aylesbury, High Wycombe, and Stratford-upon-Avon. It also runs services from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avon. Chiltern Railways offers a range of train types, including InterCity 125, Class 165 and Class 168 trains. These trains are equipped with comfortable seating, air conditioning, power sockets, and free Wi-Fi. The company offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include a café bar, a shop, and a quiet coach. The most popular routes for Chiltern Railways are London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Oxford, and High Wycombe.

    FAQs: Travel from Chelmsford to Birmingham

    FAQs: Travel to Birmingham 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 Chelmsford to Birmingham.
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    You can go from Chelmsford to Birmingham by train.

    A train is the cheapest way to travel between Chelmsford and Birmingham with average prices for this trip of $50 (€43).

    Going by train is the quickest way from Chelmsford to Birmingham with an average travel time of 2 h 37 min.

    Birmingham is approximately 112 miles (181 km) away from Chelmsford.

    The average frequency per day from Chelmsford to Birmingham is:

    • Around 50 trains per day.

    However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Birmingham from Chelmsford as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

    These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Chelmsford to Birmingham:

      Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with to Birmingham from Chelmsford:

      • You can take a train from Chelmsford to Birmingham with Virgin Trains, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains or Abellio Greater Anglia. Cheap tickets can be found for $50 (€43) with Virgin Trains from Chelmsford to Birmingham.

      Yes, there is a direct route available from Chelmsford to Birmingham:

      • Take a direct train with.

      Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Birmingham as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Birmingham from Chelmsford.

      Omio customers who travel from Chelmsford to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Paris, Edinburgh or Liverpool. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.

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