The cheapest and fastest trains from Grays to Chelmsford
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
1 h 8 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
31 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Grays to Chelmsford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grays to Chelmsford will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Of the 3 trains that leave Grays for Chelmsford every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 31 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 25 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.






Live departures
Grays to Chelmsford train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:54 Grays | 1h25 | 06:19 Chelmsford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:01 Grays | 1h09 | 07:10 Chelmsford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:01 Grays | 1h08 | 08:09 Chelmsford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Grays to Chelmsford
Distance 31 km |
Average train duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 05:00 |
Last train 23:25 |
Train companies: c2c from Grays to Chelmsford trainsc2c trains will get you between Grays and Chelmsford from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Important Stations and Airports in Grays and Chelmsford
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:15 - 18:00
- Type of shops available: Newspaper kiosk in booking hall on platform 1
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes, located on Crown Road adjacent to exit from platforms 2/3
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There are no lifts at the station, but step free access is available from Station Approach to platform 1 and Crown Road to platforms 2/3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1. This can be accessed using a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: At entrance to station car park and on Crown Road near to bus stops
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Exit the station via platforms 2/3 and turn left onto Crown Road: - If travelling towards Rainham/Upminster/London, use bus bay 1 - If travelling towards Tilbury/Southend, use bus bay 8
- 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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