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Compare train and bus for Milton Keynes to Chelmsford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Chelmsford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $58, while a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$58 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Chelmsford:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Chelmsford costing on average $58.
Other travel options to Chelmsford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 53m.
Tickets start at around $58 compared to roughly $25 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-32.93. The journey takes 1h 32m versus 1h 30m 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.
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How to get from Milton Keynes to Chelmsford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milton Keynes to Chelmsford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:29 AM2h46Milton Keynes1:15 PMChelmsford$701One-way0 transfers
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- 10:29 AM2h46Milton Keynes1:15 PMChelmsford$701One-way0 transfers
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- 10:29 AM2h46Milton Keynes1:15 PMChelmsford$701One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Milton Keynes to Chelmsford
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milton Keynes and Chelmsford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) and arrive in Chelmsford station (CHM).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Tube, West Midlands Trains to go to Chelmsford by train.
- Travel with Stagecoach East, Uno, Arriva UK to go to Chelmsford by bus.
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