How to travel from Luton to Chelmsford, United Kingdom

The distance between Luton and Chelmsford is around 91km (57 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 59min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Luton 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.

👋 Also check out ChelmsfordLuton if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Farringdon and then to Chelmsford.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Marble Arch then take the train to Chelmsford.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £28($33)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Chelmsford.

  • Duration59min
  • Distance91km (57 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Luton and Chelmsford

There are several options for getting from Luton to Chelmsford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 59min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £16 ($19).

The distance between Luton and Chelmsford is around 91km (57 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 63km (39 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Luton and Chelmsford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 59min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Luton to Chelmsford is to drive which takes around 59min and will set you back approx £16 ($19).

The cheapest way to travel between Luton and Chelmsford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Luton and Chelmsford. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs every 15 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Luton to Chelmsford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Farringdon and Liverpool Street station. These services run every 15 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.

Thameslink and Greater Anglia run train services between Luton and Chelmsford. Trains depart every 15 mins and will take around 1h 30m, 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 Luton and Chelmsford. We recommend that you drive to Chelmsford. instead which will take 59min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Luton to Chelmsford. We recommend that you take the train to Farringdon and then to Chelmsford. instead which will take 1h 30m.

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 Luton and Chelmsford. The distance is around 91km (57 miles) by road and it will take around 59min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Luton to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around £34 ($40).

How do I get from Luton to Chelmsford

Compare travel optionsbetween Luton and Chelmsford

Transport options from Luton to Chelmsford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 30m
£34($40)
every 15 mins99km (62 miles)
Bus and Train
2h 15m
£28($33)
hourly112km (70 miles)
Drive
59min
£16($19)
on demand91km (57 miles)

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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.

STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Chelmsford
LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Chelmsford
CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Chelmsford