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Compare train and bus for Colchester to Chelmsford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Chelmsford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Chelmsford:
A train is $0.73 (€0.58) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Colchester to Chelmsford costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Chelmsford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
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How to get from Colchester to Chelmsford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Colchester to Chelmsford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- P475449:30 AM0h17Colchester station (COL)9:47 AMChelmsford station (CHM)$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- P475449:30 AM0h17Colchester station (COL)9:47 AMChelmsford station (CHM)$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- P475449:30 AM0h17Colchester station (COL)9:47 AMChelmsford station (CHM)$211One-way0 transfers
Other options
- P477259:01 AM0h22Colchester station (COL)9:23 AMChelmsford station (CHM)$211One-way0 transfers
- P465019:13 AM0h29Colchester station (COL)9:42 AMChelmsford station (CHM)$211One-way0 transfers
- P474518:54 AM0h25Colchester station (COL)9:19 AMChelmsford station (CHM)$211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Chelmsford:
A train is $0.73 (€0.58) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Colchester to Chelmsford costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Chelmsford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Colchester and Chelmsford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Colchester station (COL) and arrive in Chelmsford station (CHM).
- Travel with First Essex, Stephensons of Essex to go to Chelmsford by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Chelmsford by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with First Essex, Stephensons of Essex.
- 8 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
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