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Compare bus and train for Chelmsford to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chelmsford to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of zł 326 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł 326, while a train costs an average of zł 326.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
zł 326 Average price Cheapest | zł 163 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m 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 Leicester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 32m sooner (1h 56m by train vs 2h 28m by car). Tickets start at around zł 326 compared to roughly zł 163 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 Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chelmsford to Leicester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:11 PM 2h25 Chelmsford 2:36 PM Leicester zł 347 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:11 PM 2h25 Chelmsford 2:36 PM Leicester zł 347 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:11 PM 2h25 Chelmsford 2:36 PM Leicester zł 347 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chelmsford and Leicester 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 Leicester station (LEI).
- Travel with East Midlands Railway to go to Leicester by train.
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