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Compare train for Chelmsford to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chelmsford to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$44 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Travel optionsfrom Chelmsford to Southampton
How to get from Chelmsford to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chelmsford to Southampton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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L80084+
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Waterloo7:13 AM2h36Chelmsford station (CHM)9:49 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)$371One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
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L80084+
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Waterloo7:13 AM2h36Chelmsford station (CHM)9:49 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)$371One-way2 transfers
Fastest
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W348657:13 AM2h30Chelmsford station (CHM)9:43 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1021One-way3 transfers
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Tube from Stratford (London) to London Waterloo10:11 AM2h40Chelmsford station (CHM)12:51 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$411One-way2 transfers
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Tube from Stratford (London) to London Waterloo8:07 AM2h42Chelmsford station (CHM)10:49 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)$411One-way2 transfers
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L80214+
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Waterloo6:39 AM2h43Chelmsford station (CHM)9:22 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)$411One-way2 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Chelmsford to Southampton
Travel to Southampton 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 Southampton.

- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chelmsford and Southampton as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chelmsford station (CHM) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Southampton by train.
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