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How to travel from Colchester to Chelmsford

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Travel Information to Chelmsford from Colchester

distanceDistance21 miles (34 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$9 - $12
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $9 (€8) • 17 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $9 (€8) • 17 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFirst 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.

Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Colchester to Chelmsford

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 8Cheapest 11
Average price 16 15Cheapest
Average duration17m49m
Direct Options
First departure12:01 AM12:10 AM
Last departure11:53 PM11:24 PM
No. of daily departures76
Companies
  • Greater Anglia
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Travel options
from Colchester to Chelmsford

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

Our recommendation
train

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

Greater Anglia
06:00AM0h17
Colchester station (COL)
06:17AMChelmsford station (CHM)
$191One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Greater Anglia
06:00AM0h17
Colchester station (COL)
06:17AMChelmsford station (CHM)
$191One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Greater Anglia
06:00AM0h17
Colchester station (COL)
06:17AMChelmsford station (CHM)
$191One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Greater Anglia
06:14AM0h24
Colchester station (COL)
06:38AMChelmsford station (CHM)
$191One-way
0 transfers
Greater Anglia
05:44AM0h24
Colchester station (COL)
06:08AMChelmsford station (CHM)
$191One-way
0 transfers
Greater Anglia
05:35AM0h20
Colchester station (COL)
05:55AMChelmsford station (CHM)
$191One-way
0 transfers

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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.

    FAQs: Travel from Colchester to Chelmsford

    FAQs: Travel to Chelmsford 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 Colchester to Chelmsford.
    FAQs

    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:

    • 6 buses per day.
    • Around 7 trains per day.

    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:

    • Trains most often depart from Colchester at Colchester and arrive in Chelmsford at Chelmsford.

    The following travel companies offer services from Colchester to Chelmsford:

    • Travel with First Essex or Stephensons of Essex to go to Chelmsford by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Stephensons of Essex Colchester to Chelmsford tickets on Omio for $6 (€5).
    • Abellio Greater Anglia can take you to Chelmsford by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Abellio Greater Anglia from Colchester to Chelmsford for $9 (€8).

    Yes, there are direct routes from Colchester to Chelmsford with the following travel companies:

    • You can check for a direct bus to Chelmsford with First Essex or Stephensons of Essex with 1 direct bus per day.
    • You can check for a direct train to Chelmsford with Abellio Greater Anglia with 7 direct trains per day.

    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.

    Many of our customers who book a trip from Colchester to Chelmsford often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like London, London Liverpool Street, Manchester, Stratford or Cambridge. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Colchester and Chelmsford itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Chelmsford and any of these top destinations today!

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