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Compare bus and train for Rayleigh to Chelmsford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rayleigh to Chelmsford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 11 miles (19 km)
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$13 Average price Cheapest | $5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Chelmsford take longer:
Bus takes on average 37m.
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How to get from Rayleigh to Chelmsford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rayleigh to Chelmsford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:19 AM0h29Eastwood Road12:48 AMChelmsfordFind prices0 transfers
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12:19 AM0h29Eastwood Road12:48 AMChelmsfordFind prices0 transfers
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12:19 AM0h29Eastwood Road12:48 AMChelmsfordFind prices0 transfers
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1:15 AM0h29Eastwood Road1:44 AMChelmsfordFind prices0 transfers
2:35 AM0h29Eastwood Road3:04 AMChelmsfordFind prices0 transfers
4:26 AM0h29Eastwood Road4:55 AMChelmsfordFind prices0 transfers
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Other travel options to Chelmsford take longer:
Bus takes on average 37m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rayleigh and Chelmsford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rayleigh station (RLG) and arrive in Chelmsford station (CHM).
- Travel with First Essex, Central Connect to go to Chelmsford by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Chelmsford by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with First Essex, Central Connect.
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