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Compare train for Luton to Chelmsford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Chelmsford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $40, while a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$40 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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Compare the available ways to get from Luton to Chelmsford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around $40 compared to roughly $19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$20. The journey takes 1h 18m versus 1h 9m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Luton to Chelmsford
How to get from Luton to Chelmsford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Chelmsford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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P8567712:56 PM 1h38 Luton station (LUT) 2:34 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) $37 1 One-way 2 transfers
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P8567712:56 PM 1h38 Luton station (LUT) 2:34 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) $37 1 One-way 2 transfers
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P672078:59 AM 1h35 Luton station (LUT) 10:34 AM Chelmsford station (CHM) $54 1 One-way 2 transfers
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C0463012:29 PM 1h39 Luton station (LUT) 2:08 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) $37 1 One-way 2 transfers
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P0126812:43 PM 1h44 Luton station (LUT) 2:27 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) $37 1 One-way 2 transfers
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C0468212:47 PM 1h47 Luton station (LUT) 2:34 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) $37 1 One-way 2 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Luton to Chelmsford
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- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Chelmsford as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Chelmsford station (CHM).
- Travel with Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Greater Anglia, Tube to go to Chelmsford by train.
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