How to travel from London to Chelmsford

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from London to Chelmsford

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

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

Abellio Greater AngliaP47530
09:00AM0h27
London Liverpool Street (LST)
09:27AMChelmsford station (CHM)
$291One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Abellio Greater AngliaP47530
09:00AM0h27
London Liverpool Street (LST)
09:27AMChelmsford station (CHM)
$291One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Abellio Greater AngliaP47530
09:00AM0h27
London Liverpool Street (LST)
09:27AMChelmsford station (CHM)
$291One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Abellio Greater AngliaP47686
09:02AM0h32
London Liverpool Street (LST)
09:34AMChelmsford station (CHM)
$291One-way
0 transfers
Abellio Greater AngliaP47421
09:18AM0h33
London Liverpool Street (LST)
09:51AMChelmsford station (CHM)
$291One-way
0 transfers
Abellio Greater AngliaP46993
08:36AM0h33
London Liverpool Street (LST)
09:09AMChelmsford station (CHM)
$291One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Chelmsford.

FAQs

There are 2 ways to get from London to Chelmsford: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from London to Chelmsford is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $19 (€17) compared to other travel options to Chelmsford:

Taking a train costs $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $20 (€18) for the same trip.

The fastest way from London to Chelmsford is by train with an average journey time of 27 min.

There are alternative travel options to Chelmsford that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 1 h 10 min of travel time.

The distance is approximately 30 miles (48 km) from London to Chelmsford.

The average frequency per day from London to Chelmsford is:

  • 7 buses a day.
  • 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Chelmsford from London as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Chelmsford:

  • Trains mostly depart from London Liverpool Street and arrive in Chelmsford.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Chelmsford:

  • You can go to Chelmsford from London by train with Abellio Greater Anglia. You'll see cheap train tickets for $19 (€17) with Abellio Greater Anglia from London to Chelmsford on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from London to Chelmsford with the following travel companies:

  • Direct train available with Abellio Greater Anglia 7 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Chelmsford as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Chelmsford from London.

Looking to extend your trip from London to Chelmsford? Many Omio customers who go from London to Chelmsford usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London Liverpool Street, Manchester, Stratford or Cambridge. If you're looking to explore London Liverpool Street, Manchester, Stratford or Cambridge from Chelmsford, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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