Travel Information from London to Chelmsford
| 30 miles (48 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $19 - $20 | |
| Train • $19 (€17) • 27 min | |
| Train • $19 (€17) • 27 min | |
| Abellio Greater Anglia |
Travel 30 miles (48 km) by train or bus from London to Chelmsford. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Abellio Greater Anglia among others. Travelers can even take a direct train from London to Chelmsford.
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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.

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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.

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.
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