How to travel from Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford, United Kingdom

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Chelmsford is around 33km (21 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 25min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea 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.

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Train

Take the train to Shenfield and then to Chelmsford.

  • Duration45min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
Operated by

Greater Anglia

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Chelmsford.

  • Duration25min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £150($180)
Operated by

AC Radio Cabs

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Drive

Drive to Chelmsford.

  • Duration25min
  • Distance33km (21 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southend-on-Sea and Chelmsford

There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 45min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 25min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £150 ($180).

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Chelmsford is around 33km (21 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 27km (17 miles)

It takes around 45min to get from Southend-on-Sea and Chelmsford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 25min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford is to take a taxi which takes around 25min and will set you back approx £150 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Chelmsford, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Chelmsford. It typically takes around 45min and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shenfield. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 45min.

Greater Anglia run train services between Southend-on-Sea and Chelmsford. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 45min, 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 Southend-on-Sea and Chelmsford. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chelmsford. instead which will take 25min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford. We recommend that you take the train to Shenfield and then to Chelmsford. instead which will take 45min.

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 Southend-on-Sea and Chelmsford. The distance is around 33km (21 miles) by road and it will take around 25min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes, on average, 45min and will usually cost around £14 ($17).

How do I get from Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford

Compare travel optionsbetween Southend-on-Sea and Chelmsford

Transport options from Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
45min
£14($17)
every 30 mins49km (31 miles)
Taxi
25min
£150($180)
on demand33km (21 miles)
Drive
25min
£6($7)
on demand33km (21 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