How to get from London to Chelmsford
- 40 km as the crow flies
- 40 train departures a day with Elizabeth line
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from London to Chelmsford: bus, train. 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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40 km
London to Chelmsford: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Ham → London City AirportbusRegional connection·35m
- 2London City Airport → London Borough of NewhambusLocal bus·45m
- 3London → ChelmsfordtrainElizabeth line·45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from London to Chelmsford
Elizabeth line runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:23 and the last at 07:53.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth linetrain | 40 | 05:23 | 07:53 |
| Airport shuttle busbus | 48 | — | — |
All departuresElizabeth line
- 05:23
- 05:25
- 05:36
- 05:39
- 05:54
- 05:55
- 06:00
- 06:02
- 06:03
- 06:10
- 06:16
- 06:17
- 06:19
- 06:25
- 06:26
- 06:30
- 06:33
- 06:35
- 06:39
- 06:44
- 06:45
- 06:50
- 06:51
- 06:57
- 07:00
- 07:03
- 07:04
- 07:09
- 07:13
- 07:15
- 07:16
- 07:21
- 07:27
- 07:33
- 07:36
- 07:39
- 07:44
- 07:46
- 07:49
- 07:53
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
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Oct 8
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Regional connection, Local bus, Elizabeth line; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Chelmsford works
Start with a Regional connection bus from Ham to London, about 35 min. Transfer in London and continue by Local bus bus on to London Borough of Newham (45 min). Transfer in London and continue by Elizabeth line train on to Chelmsford (45 min). In total it's roughly €25 over 3h 20m, 2 transfers.
London to Chelmsford: common questions
When is the first train from London to Chelmsford?
The first train with Elizabeth line leaves at 05:23 and the last at 07:53, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from London to Chelmsford?
40 a day with Elizabeth line, between 05:23 and 07:53.
Is there a bus from London to Chelmsford?
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 Chelmsford from London?
About 40 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run London to Chelmsford?
On this route you travel with Regional connection, Local bus, Elizabeth line.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Chelmsford?
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: Regional connection, Local bus, Elizabeth line
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026