Trains from London to Chelmsford

London to Chelmsford train information

Which train company can I use?

The route connecting London, which is in England and Chelmsford, located in England is well connected by trains. Use our travel search engine to find your ticket and identify the train operator for this journey.

How far is it by train?

On average, it takes normally 0h35m by train to cover the 30 miles to go to Chelmsford from London. The train duration can change depending if the train is direct or with changes.

What is the price of a train ticket for this journey?

Fares can change quickly. We recommend you to launch a search to look at the latest available offers.

Best prices for London to Chelmsford train tickets

London - Chelmsford prices calendar

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

London - Chelmsford: the best time to book cheap trains

Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

Overall, the earlier you purchase your ticket, the cheaper it gets but there can be some exceptions. We gathered the offers from the last six months in order to understand the best time to buy your train tickets London to Chelmsford. The figures show that booking your train from London to Chelmsford in advance is not always the best option.

We found trains at £15 when booking 1 day in advance while you will have to pay a minimum of £16 if you book your ticket 3 days in advance. Thus, based on our data, the best time to get your ticket is 1 day in advance as it is 3% cheaper than 3 days in advance.

Best prices for London to Chelmsford trains

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

Discount London - Chelmsford train tickets

Looking to travel for less? Many railcards and discounts are available to pay less for your London Chelmsford train ticket and make even more savings on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are 5 types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

What are the benefits of a railcard?

When buying a railcard, you aim to break even after several journeys. But is it really profitable when travelling from London to Chelmsford? Use your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average price cut with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average cost for a London Chelmsford ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

The first step is to divide A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be efficient. You can now divide that number by C. It will give you the approximate number of journeys needed across the year to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be profitable if you're doing around 2 trips from London to Chelmsford (one way trip).

How much does a railcard cost?

Railcards enable you to save 34% off most train fares for 12 months. A Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the five other ones £30.

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