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Compare bus and train for Reading to Chelmsford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Chelmsford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$37 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Chelmsford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
Travel optionsfrom Reading to Chelmsford
How to get from Reading to Chelmsford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Reading to Chelmsford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:14 AM1h37Reading8:51 AMChelmsford$511One-way0 transfers
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- 7:14 AM1h37Reading8:51 AMChelmsford$511One-way0 transfers
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- 7:14 AM1h37Reading8:51 AMChelmsford$511One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Reading to Chelmsford
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 Reading to Chelmsford.
Other travel options to Chelmsford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Chelmsford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Chelmsford station (CHM).
- Travel with Greater Anglia, Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Chelmsford by train.
- Travel with RailAir to go to Chelmsford by bus.
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