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Compare bus and train for Southampton to Chelmsford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Chelmsford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
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$52 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m 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 6h 38m.
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How to get from Southampton to Chelmsford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Chelmsford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:45 AM5h00Southampton11:45 AMChelmsfordFind prices2 transfers
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- 10:45 AM5h00Southampton3:45 PMChelmsfordFind prices2 transfers
- 2:45 PM5h00Southampton7:45 PMChelmsfordFind prices2 transfers
- 12:15 PM5h30Southampton5:45 PMChelmsfordFind prices2 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Southampton to Chelmsford
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Other travel options to Chelmsford take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 38m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Chelmsford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Chelmsford station (CHM).
- Travel with South Western Railway to go to Chelmsford by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Chelmsford by bus.
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