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How to travel from London to Chelmsford

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Travel Information from London to Chelmsford

distanceDistance30 miles (48 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$19 - $20
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $19 (€17) • 27 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $19 (€17) • 27 min
carriersPopular travel companiesAbellio 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.

Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London to Chelmsford

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 17Cheapest 18
Average price 25 24Cheapest
Average duration27m1h 10m
Direct Options
First departure12:01 AM12:02 AM
Last departure11:58 PM11:58 PM
No. of daily departures77
Companies
  • Greater Anglia
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Travel options
from London to Chelmsford

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

Our recommendation
train

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

Greater Anglia
09:00AM0h27
London Liverpool Street (LST)
09:27AMChelmsford station (CHM)
$291One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Greater Anglia
09:00AM0h27
London Liverpool Street (LST)
09:27AMChelmsford station (CHM)
$291One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Greater Anglia
09:00AM0h27
London Liverpool Street (LST)
09:27AMChelmsford station (CHM)
$291One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Greater Anglia
08:36AM0h33
London Liverpool Street (LST)
09:09AMChelmsford station (CHM)
$291One-way
0 transfers
Greater Anglia
08:46AM0h35
London Liverpool Street (LST)
09:21AMChelmsford station (CHM)
$291One-way
0 transfers
Greater Anglia
08:00AM0h29
London Liverpool Street (LST)
08:29AMChelmsford station (CHM)
$291One-way
0 transfers

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Find the best journey from London to Chelmsford with Omio's travel partners Abellio Greater Anglia! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.

Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.

    FAQs: Travel from London to Chelmsford

    FAQs: 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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