How to travel from London to Chelmsford, United Kingdom
The distance between London and Chelmsford is around 47km (29 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 35min.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from London to Chelmsford by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chelmsford → London if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Chelmsford.
- Duration35min
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost£15($18)
Greater Anglia
Taxi
Take a taxi to Chelmsford.
- Duration47min
- Departson demand
- Typical cost£245($290)
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+ 16 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Chelmsford
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from London to Chelmsford by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 35min.
The distance between London and Chelmsford is around 47km (29 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 49km (30 miles)
It takes around 35min to get from London and Chelmsford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 47min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from London to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes around 35min and will set you back approx £15 ($18).
The cheapest way to travel between London and Chelmsford, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Chelmsford. It typically takes around 35min and departs every 15 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between London and Chelmsford with no changeovers required. The train runs every 15 mins and takes 35min.
Greater Anglia run train services between London and Chelmsford. Trains depart every 15 mins and will take around 35min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between London and Chelmsford. We recommend that you take the train to Chelmsford. instead which will take 35min.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Chelmsford. We recommend that you take the train to Chelmsford. instead which will take 35min.
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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from London and Chelmsford. The distance is around 51km (31 miles) by road and it will take around 47min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes, on average, 35min and will usually cost around £15 ($18).
Compare travel optionsbetween London and Chelmsford
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 35min | £15($18) | every 15 mins | 47km (29 miles) |
Taxi | 47min | £245($290) | on demand | 51km (31 miles) |
Drive | 47min | £9($11) | on demand | 51km (31 miles) |
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Train operators
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Airports near Chelmsford
The following major airports near Chelmsford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 22km (14 miles) from Chelmsford
London City Airport (LCY)
- Distance
- 39km (24 miles) from Chelmsford
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Chelmsford