4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Chelmsford to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chelmsford to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chelmsford to London:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chelmsford to London costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
Travel optionsfrom Chelmsford to London
How to get from Chelmsford to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chelmsford to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- P012913:48 PM0h29Chelmsford station (CHM)4:17 PMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- P012913:48 PM0h29Chelmsford station (CHM)4:17 PMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- P012913:48 PM0h29Chelmsford station (CHM)4:17 PMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$201One-way0 transfers
Other options
- P0126612:48 PM0h29Chelmsford station (CHM)1:17 PMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$201One-way0 transfers
- P0110012:11 PM0h33Chelmsford station (CHM)12:44 PMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$201One-way0 transfers
- P011041:11 PM0h33Chelmsford station (CHM)1:44 PMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$201One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jun 12
Jun 13
Jun 14
Jun 15
Jun 16
Jun 17
Jun 18
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Chelmsford to London
Travel to London 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 London.
This is compared to other travel options from Chelmsford to London:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chelmsford to London costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chelmsford and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chelmsford station (CHM) and arrive in London Liverpool Street (LST).
- Buses mostly depart from Chelmsford, Station (Stand VA) and arrive in London, Wembley Stadium (First Way).
- Travel with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line to go to London by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
Travelling from Chelmsford to London: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
