Trains from Colchester to Chelmsford

Colchester to Chelmsford train information

Which operators can I use?

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train between Colchester (East of England) to Chelmsford (East of England). The services on board can vary depending on the rail company.

How much times does it take?

There are 21 miles between Colchester to Chelmsford. Travelling by train is normally the fastest solution to go to Chelmsford from Colchester, and it’s also a greener option than taking your car or using the plane.

How much does it costs?

Depending how much time in advance you book your ticket as well as when you travel, the price of the ticket will vary.

Best prices for Colchester to Chelmsford train tickets

Colchester - Chelmsford prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Colchester to Chelmsford by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Best prices for Colchester to Chelmsford trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Colchester and Chelmsford by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Chelmsford to Colchester and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Colchester - Chelmsford train tickets

The most efficient way to spend less on your Colchester Chelmsford train ticket may be to get a railcard. While regional railcards can be obtained in some areas, National railcards enable you to save money on most rail fares across the country. Everyone is eligible to at least 1 of the railcard, even non-UK citizens. National railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Senior discount card, Two together railcard, Family and Friends discount card and Disabled persons railcard.

• In order to understand the benefits of a railcard, you can estimate the number of journeys you need to break even. You will see that usually only a few trips are needed.

  For your assessment, you have to include the cost of your railcard, i.e £30, your savings on each journey (i.e.: 34%) as well as the cost of your ticket. The average price of a Colchester Chelmsford ticket is £50.00 (1).

  Divide the cost of your railcard by the discount: £30/34%= £88. Then divide £88 by £50.00: £88/£50.00 = 1.76. You will need to make about 2 trips from Chelmsford to Colchester (one way trip) with your railcard to break even.

• The cost to buy a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to have a 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to get a third off most adult fares for a whole year.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey