How to get from Chelmsford to London
- 40 km as the crow flies
- 40 train departures a day with Greater Anglia
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from Chelmsford to London: train, bus. The two cities are about 40 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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Chelmsford to London: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Chelmsford → LondontrainGreater Anglia·44m
- 2London City Airport → HambusRegional connection·35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Chelmsford to London
Greater Anglia runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:11 and the last at 07:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Angliatrain | 40 | 04:11 | 07:05 |
| Airport shuttle busbus | 48 | — | — |
All departuresGreater Anglia
- 04:11
- 04:41
- 04:44
- 04:52
- 05:04
- 05:16
- 05:22
- 05:24
- 05:33
- 05:41
- 05:47
- 05:48
- 05:51
- 05:54
- 05:56
- 06:02
- 06:06
- 06:08
- 06:13
- 06:14
- 06:18
- 06:20
- 06:21
- 06:23
- 06:25
- 06:30
- 06:31
- 06:36
- 06:37
- 06:43
- 06:44
- 06:50
- 06:53
- 06:54
- 06:56
- 06:58
- 07:01
- 07:03
- 07:04
- 07:05
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
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Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Greater Anglia, Regional connection; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Chelmsford to London works
Start with a Greater Anglia train from Chelmsford to London, about 44 min. Transfer in London and continue by Regional connection bus on to Ham (35 min). In total it's roughly €22 over 2h 48m, 1 transfer.
Chelmsford to London: common questions
When is the first train from Chelmsford to London?
The first train with Greater Anglia leaves at 04:11 and the last at 07:05, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Chelmsford to London?
40 a day with Greater Anglia, between 04:11 and 07:05.
Is there a bus from Chelmsford to London?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is London from Chelmsford?
About 40 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Chelmsford to London?
On this route you travel with Greater Anglia, Regional connection.
What is the cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to London?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Greater Anglia, Regional connection
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026