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Compare bus and train for Chelmsford to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chelmsford to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $131 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $131, while a train costs an average of $131.
Distance: 185 miles (298 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$131 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Chelmsford to Liverpool
Compare the available ways to get from Chelmsford to Liverpool, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 1h 10m sooner (3h 15m by train vs 4h 25m by car). Tickets start at around $131 compared to roughly $97 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 Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chelmsford to Liverpool is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:10 PM 3h54 Chelmsford 10:04 PM Liverpool $86 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
6:10 PM 3h54 Chelmsford 10:04 PM Liverpool $86 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:18 AM 3h45 Chelmsford 10:03 AM Liverpool $92 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5:56 AM 4h03 Chelmsford 9:59 AM Liverpool $129 1 One-way 0 transfers
4:11 AM 4h31 Chelmsford 8:42 AM Liverpool $295 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chelmsford and Liverpool 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Liverpool by train.
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