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Compare bus for Grays to Chelmsford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Grays to Chelmsford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 19 miles (31 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $10 (€9) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$7 (-€6). The journey takes 52m versus 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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FAQs: Travel from Grays to Chelmsford
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- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Grays and Chelmsford as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Grays station (GRY) and arrive in Chelmsford station (CHM).
- Travel with Elizabeth line, Greater Anglia, c2c to go to Chelmsford by train.
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