How to travel from Chelmsford to Southampton

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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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$44

Average price

Cheapest

$41

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 38m

Average total duration

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2h 8m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 27m

Average total duration

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South Western Railway

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The cheapest way to travel from Chelmsford to Southampton is a train with an average price of $44 (€36).
The fastest way to travel from Chelmsford to Southampton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 8m.
Yes, you can take a train between Chelmsford and Southampton.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Chelmsford to Southampton among Omio's users.

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from Chelmsford to Southampton

How to get from Chelmsford to Southampton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Chelmsford to Southampton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greater AngliaP66514+South Western RailwayL80084+TubeTube from Stratford (London) to London Waterloo
    7:13 AM2h36
    Chelmsford station (CHM)
    9:49 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
    $371One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greater AngliaP66514+South Western RailwayL80084+TubeTube from Stratford (London) to London Waterloo
    7:13 AM2h36
    Chelmsford station (CHM)
    9:49 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
    $371One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Greater AngliaP66514+Elizabeth lineC37360+CrossCountryG00997+Great Western RailwayW34865
    7:13 AM2h30
    Chelmsford station (CHM)
    9:43 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
    $1021One-way
    3 transfers

Other options

  • Greater AngliaP01091+South Western RailwayL80110+TubeTube from Stratford (London) to London Waterloo
    10:11 AM2h40
    Chelmsford station (CHM)
    12:51 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)
    $411One-way
    2 transfers
  • Greater AngliaP01340+South Western RailwayL80092+TubeTube from Stratford (London) to London Waterloo
    8:07 AM2h42
    Chelmsford station (CHM)
    10:49 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
    $411One-way
    2 transfers
  • Greater AngliaP66914+South Western RailwayL80214+TubeTube from Stratford (London) to London Waterloo
    6:39 AM2h43
    Chelmsford station (CHM)
    9:22 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
    $411One-way
    2 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.

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You can travel between Chelmsford and Southampton by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Chelmsford to Southampton is a train with an average price of $44 (€36).
The fastest way to travel from Chelmsford to Southampton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 8m.
The distance from Chelmsford to Southampton is approximately 99 miles (160 km).
The average frequency per day from Chelmsford to Southampton is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Chelmsford to Southampton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Chelmsford station (CHM) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chelmsford to Southampton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Southampton by train.
Omio customers who travel from Chelmsford to Southampton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Longford, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Southampton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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