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4.6Travel Information to Chelmsford from Colchester
 Distance | 21 miles (34 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 Ticket price range | $9 - $12 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $9 (€8) • 17 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $9 (€8) • 17 min |
 Popular travel companies | 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.
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How to get from Colchester to Chelmsford by train, bus or flight.
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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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FAQs: Travel from Colchester to Chelmsford
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.
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.
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