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Compare train for Chelmsford to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chelmsford to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €51, while a train costs an average of €51.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€51 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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You'll arrive about 21m sooner (1h 39m by train vs 2h 0m by car). Tickets start at around €51 compared to roughly €27 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 Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chelmsford to Oxford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:56 AM 2h20 Chelmsford 7:16 AM Oxford €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:56 AM 2h20 Chelmsford 7:16 AM Oxford €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:41 PM 2h03 Chelmsford 7:44 PM Oxford €40 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chelmsford and Oxford as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chelmsford station (CHM) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line, CrossCountry to go to Oxford by train.
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