21 miles (34 km) | |
Bus or train | |
$9 - $12 | |
Train • $9 (€8) • 17 min | |
Train • $9 (€8) • 17 min | |
First Essex or Abellio Greater Anglia |
Travel 21 miles (34 km) by bus or train between Colchester and Chelmsford. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are First Essex or Abellio Greater Anglia among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Colchester to Chelmsford.
Train | Bus | |
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Cheapest price | €8Cheapest | €11 |
Average price | €16 | €15Cheapest |
Average duration | 17m | 49m |
Direct Options | ||
First departure | 12:01 AM | 12:10 AM |
Last departure | 11:53 PM | 11:24 PM |
No. of daily departures | 7 | 6 |
Companies |
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How to get from Colchester to Chelmsford by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Colchester to Chelmsford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Abellio Greater Anglia will get you between Colchester and Chelmsford at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.
Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.
There are 2 ways to get from Colchester to Chelmsford: bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Colchester and Chelmsford is a train with an average price of $9 (€8).
This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Chelmsford:
Taking a train costs $3 (€3) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $12 (€11) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Colchester to Chelmsford is by train, which takes on average 17 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 49 min on average.
The distance from Colchester to Chelmsford is approximately 21 miles (34 km).
The average frequency per day from Colchester to Chelmsford is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Colchester to Chelmsford as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Colchester to Chelmsford:
The following travel companies offer services from Colchester to Chelmsford:
Yes, there are direct routes from Colchester to Chelmsford with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Chelmsford tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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