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London to Chelmsford train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from London to Chelmsford, starting from £13.70 and averaging £20.90. The entire journey takes no more than 27m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Fri, Apr 25
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Sat, Apr 26
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Sun, Apr 27
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Mon, Apr 28
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Tue, Apr 29
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Wed, Apr 30
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Thu, May 1
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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
00:18 London Liverpool Street	00:59 Chelmsford	41m, Direct	Find Tickets
00:46 London Liverpool Street	01:26 Chelmsford	40m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:23 London Liverpool Street	05:58 Chelmsford	35m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:00 London Liverpool Street	06:27 Chelmsford	27m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:02 London Liverpool Street	06:34 Chelmsford	32m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:17 London Liverpool Street	06:51 Paris	34m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

London to Chelmsford train route details

First train

00:18

Last train

23:48

Departure station

London

Arrival station

Chelmsford

Journey time

27m

Distance

32 miles

Price

£13.70*

Train Operators

Greater Anglia

How to book cheap train tickets from London to Chelmsford

Season Tickets for frequent travels

If you frequently travel between London and Chelmsford, a Season Ticket allows unlimited travel between these stations and is available for various durations, such as weekly, monthly, annually, or flexi. Enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey, as well as significant savings.

Network Railcard for Southeast England

By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from London to Chelmsford can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from London to Chelmsford, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from London to Chelmsford more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

London to Chelmsford train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Typically, the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.
Season train tickets
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Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

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London to Chelmsford train prices and times

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