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!
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.
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Avanti West Coast3h 54m008:56BirminghamNew Street Train Station12:50ChelmsfordHatfield Peverel Train Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 20/07/2025 08:56:00 to Hatfield Peverel Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/07/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 54m
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CrossCountry4h 47m009:03BirminghamNew Street Train Station13:50ChelmsfordHatfield Peverel Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 20/07/2025 09:03:00 to Hatfield Peverel Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/07/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 47m
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West Midlands Trains4h 43m009:07BirminghamNew Street Train Station13:50ChelmsfordHatfield Peverel Train Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 20/07/2025 09:07:00 to Hatfield Peverel Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/07/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 43m
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CrossCountry3h 47m009:03BirminghamNew Street Train Station12:50ChelmsfordHatfield Peverel Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 20/07/2025 09:03:00 to Hatfield Peverel Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/07/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 47m
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West Midlands Trains5h 12m005:51BirminghamSnow Hill Station11:03ChelmsfordSouth Woodham Ferrers Train Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Snow Hill Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 25/07/2025 05:51:00 to South Woodham Ferrers Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/07/2025 11:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £109 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 12m
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CrossCountry3h 51m005:52BirminghamNew Street Train Station09:43ChelmsfordSouth Woodham Ferrers Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 25/07/2025 05:52:00 to South Woodham Ferrers Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/07/2025 09:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £133 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 51m
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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.
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CrossCountry3h 47m009:03BirminghamNew Street Train Station12:50ChelmsfordHatfield Peverel Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 20/07/2025 09:03:00 to Hatfield Peverel Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/07/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 47m
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Avanti West Coast3h 54m008:56BirminghamNew Street Train Station12:50ChelmsfordHatfield Peverel Train Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 20/07/2025 08:56:00 to Hatfield Peverel Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/07/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 54m
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West Midlands Trains4h 43m009:07BirminghamNew Street Train Station13:50ChelmsfordHatfield Peverel Train Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 20/07/2025 09:07:00 to Hatfield Peverel Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/07/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 43m
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CrossCountry4h 47m009:03BirminghamNew Street Train Station13:50ChelmsfordHatfield Peverel Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 20/07/2025 09:03:00 to Hatfield Peverel Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/07/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 47m
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CrossCountry3h 51m005:52BirminghamNew Street Train Station09:43ChelmsfordSouth Woodham Ferrers Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 25/07/2025 05:52:00 to South Woodham Ferrers Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/07/2025 09:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £133 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 51m
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West Midlands Trains5h 12m005:51BirminghamSnow Hill Station11:03ChelmsfordSouth Woodham Ferrers Train Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Snow Hill Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 25/07/2025 05:51:00 to South Woodham Ferrers Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/07/2025 11:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £109 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 12m
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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.
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