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How to get to Chelmsford from Basildon by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Basildon to Chelmsford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:081h00Basildon11:08Chelmsford£121One-way0 changes
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10:081h00Basildon11:08Chelmsford£121One-way0 changes
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10:081h00Basildon11:08Chelmsford£121One-way0 changes
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8:351h16Basildon9:51Chelmsford£161One-way0 changes
6:341h17Basildon7:51Chelmsford£251One-way0 changes
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Other travel options to Chelmsford take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 19m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basildon and Chelmsford as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basildon station (BSO) and arrive in Chelmsford station (CHM).
- Travel with c2c to go to Chelmsford by train.
- Travel with First Essex to go to Chelmsford by coach.
- 0 direct coaches per day with First Essex.
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