The distance between Chelmsford and Luton is around 92km (57 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1hr.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Chelmsford to Luton by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Luton → Chelmsford if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Luton.
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Take the train to London Liverpool Street then take the bus to Marylebone Gloucester Place and then to Luton Station Interchange.
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There are several options for getting from Chelmsford to Luton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £16 ($19).
The distance between Chelmsford and Luton is around 92km (57 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 63km (39 miles)
It takes around 1h 15m to get from Chelmsford and Luton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chelmsford to Luton is to drive which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx £16 ($19).
The cheapest way to travel between Chelmsford and Luton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chelmsford and Luton. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chelmsford to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street and Farringdon station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 15m.
Greater Anglia and Thameslink run train services between Chelmsford and Luton. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 1h 15m, 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 Chelmsford and Luton. We recommend that you drive to Luton. instead which will take 1hr.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chelmsford to Luton. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Luton. instead which will take 1h 15m.
The closest major airport to Luton is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Luton. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Chelmsford and Luton. The distance is around 92km (57 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chelmsford to Luton is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around £34 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 15m | £34($40) | every 20 mins | 99km (62 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 2h 20m | £28($33) | hourly | 116km (72 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, Bus | 2h 20m | £30($35) | hourly | 115km (72 miles) |
Drive | 1hr | £16($19) | on demand | 92km (57 miles) |
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The following major airports near Luton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.