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Compare train and bus for London to Chelmsford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Chelmsford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, while a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€21 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from London to Chelmsford
Compare the available ways to get from London to Chelmsford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Chelmsford:
A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Chelmsford costing on average €21.
Other travel options to Chelmsford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
The journey is about 45m faster (32m by train vs 1h 17m by car) and roughly €6 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€21 vs €26). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Chelmsford
How to get from London to Chelmsford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Chelmsford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
8:15 PM 1h00 London, Stratford City Bus Station 9:15 PM Chelmsford, Station (Stand VA) €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
8:15 PM 1h00 London, Stratford City Bus Station 9:15 PM Chelmsford, Station (Stand VA) €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- P01250
12:00 PM 0h27 London Liverpool Street (LST) 12:27 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- P01259
1:00 PM 0h27 London Liverpool Street (LST) 1:27 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) €9 1 One-way 0 transfers - P01087
12:36 PM 0h32 London Liverpool Street (LST) 1:08 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) €9 1 One-way 0 transfers - P01341
12:02 PM 0h32 London Liverpool Street (LST) 12:34 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Chelmsford:
A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Chelmsford costing on average €21.
Other travel options to Chelmsford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Chelmsford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Liverpool Street (LST) and arrive in Chelmsford station (CHM).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Stratford City Bus Station and arrive in Chelmsford, Station (Stand VA).
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Chelmsford by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Chelmsford by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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