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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gloucester to Chelmsford
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
3 h 3 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
187 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gloucester to Chelmsford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gloucester to Chelmsford will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
Of the 1 trains that leave Gloucester for Chelmsford every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 187 km distance in an average of 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 3 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
18:193h03Gloucester21:22Chelmsford£401One-way0 changes
- 18:193h03Gloucester21:22Chelmsford£401One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Gloucester to Chelmsford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Chelmsford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £40, and a coach costs an average of £49.
Distance: 187 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£43 Average Price Cheapest | £49 Average Price |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 52m Average total duration 13h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gloucester to Chelmsford train times
The table below shows live departures for Gloucester to Chelmsford trains for today, Wednesday 27 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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.png) | 5:11 Gloucester | 2h58 | 8:09 Chelmsford | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gloucester to Chelmsford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Gloucester to Chelmsford run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 21:19. The fastest train covers the 187 km distance in 2h 49m.
Distance 187 km |
Average train duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 49m |
First train 5:00 |
Last train 21:19 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Gloucester to Chelmsford trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Gloucester and Chelmsford from £40. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gloucester to Chelmsford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gloucester to Chelmsford by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chelmsford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gloucester and Chelmsford
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 09:00 - 20:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms with liftbridge to link platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 22:00 Saturday 05:50 - 22:00 Sunday 07:00 - 23:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent Flower stall Hairdresser Dry cleaner
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on each platform. The accessible (radar key) toilets are located on the Ground Floor, near the lifts.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: There is a dedicated Cycle Point, with free cycle parking, plus secure cycle parking and premium cycle parking. This is in Park Road, opposite the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the bus stop on Victoria Road by station entrance
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