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Compare train and bus for Chelmsford to Peterborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chelmsford to Peterborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 21m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €45, while a train costs an average of €45.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€45 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Tickets start at around €45 compared to roughly €25 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€19. The journey takes 1h 51m versus 1h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Chelmsford to Peterborough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chelmsford to Peterborough is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:56 AM 2h37 Chelmsford 8:33 AM Peterborough €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
5:56 AM 2h37 Chelmsford 8:33 AM Peterborough €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:25 AM 2h08 Chelmsford 10:33 AM Peterborough €36 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chelmsford and Peterborough 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 Peterborough station (PBO).
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia to go to Peterborough by train.
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