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Compare bus and train for Chelmsford to Coventry
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chelmsford to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $75 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $75, while a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 96 miles (155 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$75 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Compare the available ways to get from Chelmsford to Coventry, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 21m sooner (1h 57m by train vs 2h 18m by car). Tickets start at around $75 compared to roughly $40 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Chelmsford to Coventry by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chelmsford to Coventry is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:43 PM 3h07 Chelmsford 3:50 PM Coventry Find prices1 transfer
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12:43 PM 3h07 Chelmsford 3:50 PM Coventry Find prices1 transfer
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12:43 PM 3h07 Chelmsford 3:50 PM Coventry Find prices1 transfer
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4:38 PM 4h02 Chelmsford 8:40 PM Coventry Find prices1 transfer8:20 PM 4h10 Chelmsford 12:30 AM Coventry Find prices1 transfer10:43 AM 4h12 Chelmsford 2:55 PM Coventry Find prices1 transfer
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- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chelmsford and Coventry as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chelmsford station (CHM) and arrive in Coventry station (COV).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Coventry by train.
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