How to get from Birmingham to Chelmsford

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What is the best way to travel from Birmingham to Chelmsford?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Buses and Carpool to Chelmsford from Birmingham. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
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Daily departures
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3h 47m
£65
£86
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What is the cheapest way to reach Chelmsford from Birmingham?

You can reach Chelmsford with just £65 by taking a Train from Avanti West Coast, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Sunday
from £65
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
from £109
Saturday

    Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 54m
    0
    08:56
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    12:50
    Chelmsford
    Hatfield Peverel Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £65
  • CrossCountry
    4h 47m
    0
    09:03
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    13:50
    Chelmsford
    Hatfield Peverel Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £67
  • West Midlands Trains
    4h 43m
    0
    09:07
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    13:50
    Chelmsford
    Hatfield Peverel Train Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £67
  • CrossCountry
    3h 47m
    0
    09:03
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    12:50
    Chelmsford
    Hatfield Peverel Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £72

    Cheapest Trains Friday

  • West Midlands Trains
    5h 12m
    0
    05:51
    Birmingham
    Snow Hill Station
    11:03
    Chelmsford
    South Woodham Ferrers Train Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £109
  • CrossCountry
    3h 51m
    0
    05:52
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    09:43
    Chelmsford
    South Woodham Ferrers Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £133

What are the fastest trips from Birmingham to Chelmsford?

You can get to Chelmsford from Birmingham in just 3h 47m with a Train from CrossCountry. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Sunday
from 3h 47m
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
from 3h 51m
Saturday

    Fastest Trains Sunday

  • CrossCountry
    3h 47m
    0
    09:03
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    12:50
    Chelmsford
    Hatfield Peverel Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £72
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 54m
    0
    08:56
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    12:50
    Chelmsford
    Hatfield Peverel Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £65
  • West Midlands Trains
    4h 43m
    0
    09:07
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    13:50
    Chelmsford
    Hatfield Peverel Train Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £67
  • CrossCountry
    4h 47m
    0
    09:03
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    13:50
    Chelmsford
    Hatfield Peverel Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £67

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • CrossCountry
    3h 51m
    0
    05:52
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    09:43
    Chelmsford
    South Woodham Ferrers Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £133
  • West Midlands Trains
    5h 12m
    0
    05:51
    Birmingham
    Snow Hill Station
    11:03
    Chelmsford
    South Woodham Ferrers Train Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £109
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Birmingham to Chelmsford

What are the most popular stations in Birmingham and Chelmsford?

In Birmingham, you will usually depart from New Street Train Station, Moor Street or Great Charles St Queensway, while in Chelmsford you will be arriving at Hatfield Peverel Train Station, bus station or South Woodham Ferrers Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Chelmsford from Birmingham? With 3 connections between 3 Train, Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Birmingham and Chelmsford, you can pay as low as £65 with a Train from Avanti West Coast.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from CrossCountry: you will get to Chelmsford in just 3h 47m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Birmingham and Chelmsford are CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Birmingham and Chelmsford is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Erdington or to Spring field, and look at flights from Birmingham Airport, and landing at Rochester Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Birmingham to Chelmsford?

The most popular companies between Birmingham and Chelmsford, are CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Train companies: CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast

All you need to know when you travel from Birmingham to Chelmsford

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Birmingham to Chelmsford. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Birmingham to Chelmsford

How can I reach Chelmsford from Birmingham?

Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Train, Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Chelmsford from Birmingham.

How far is Chelmsford from Birmingham?

The distance between Birmingham and Chelmsford is 181.4 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Birmingham and Chelmsford?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 5 kgs of CO2, a train 6 kgs, a car 31 kgs, and a flight 45 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Birmingham to Chelmsford?

You can get to Chelmsford with just £65 by taking a Train from Avanti West Coast.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Chelmsford?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Chelmsford in just 3h 47m with a Train from CrossCountry.

More routes to Birmingham and to Chelmsford

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Birmingham and to Chelmsford. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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