The distance between Brighton and Chelmsford is around 130km (81 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Brighton to Chelmsford by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to London Bridge and then to Chelmsford.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Chelmsford.
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There are several options for getting from Brighton to Chelmsford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £24 ($28).
The distance between Brighton and Chelmsford is around 130km (81 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 110km (68 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Brighton and Chelmsford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brighton to Chelmsford is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £24 ($28).
The cheapest way to travel between Brighton and Chelmsford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Brighton and Chelmsford. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Brighton to Chelmsford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Bridge and Liverpool Street Station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.
Thameslink, Southern Service, Greater Anglia and Gatwick Express run train services between Brighton and Chelmsford. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Brighton and Chelmsford. We recommend that you drive to Chelmsford. instead which will take 1h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brighton to Chelmsford. We recommend that you take the train to London Bridge and then to Chelmsford. instead which will take 1h 50m.
The closest major airport to Chelmsford is London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Chelmsford. London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) and Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Brighton and Chelmsford. The distance is around 135km (84 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brighton to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around £42 ($50).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 50m | £42($50) | every 30 mins | 130km (81 miles) |
Train via London Victoria | 1h 60m | £35($42) | every 4 hours | 135km (84 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4h 15m | £24($28) | every 3 hours | 195km (121 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | £24($28) | on demand | 135km (84 miles) |
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The following major airports near Chelmsford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.