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Compare train for Peterborough to Chelmsford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Peterborough to Chelmsford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €66 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €66, while a train costs an average of €66.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€66 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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Tickets start at around €66 compared to roughly €25 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€41. The journey takes 1h 57m versus 1h 37m 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 Peterborough to Chelmsford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Peterborough to Chelmsford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

3:19 PM 2h17 Peterborough 5:36 PM Chelmsford €44 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:19 PM 2h17 Peterborough 5:36 PM Chelmsford €44 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:19 PM 2h17 Peterborough 5:36 PM Chelmsford €44 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Peterborough and Chelmsford as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Peterborough station (PBO) and arrive in Chelmsford station (CHM).
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, Greater Anglia, Great Northern to go to Chelmsford by train.
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