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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Great Dunmow to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, while a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 53 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£21 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Great Dunmow to London:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Great Dunmow to London costing on average £21.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 47m.
You'll arrive about 31m sooner (48m by train vs 1h 19m by car). Tickets start at around £21 compared to roughly £11 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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The most popular day trips by train from London are Brighton, Oxford, Cambridge, Bath and Canterbury. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from London on Omio.
Brighton is a lively seaside city known for its pebble beach, Victorian pier and the Royal Pavilion. Its bohemian lanes, independent shops and strong arts scene give it a relaxed but energetic character.
Oxford is known for its historic university, elegant colleges and long academic tradition. Its medieval streets, museums and riverside setting give the city a thoughtful but lively character.
Cambridge is a historic university city on the River Cam, known for its colleges and punting. Its compact centre, museums and green spaces give it an academic yet lively feel.
Bath is known for its Roman Baths, graceful Georgian architecture and links to Jane Austen. Its compact centre feels elegant yet lively, with historic streets, independent shops and a long-standing spa culture.
Canterbury is best known for its cathedral, medieval streets and long role in English religious history. Its compact centre mixes historic buildings with a lively student atmosphere, independent shops and riverside walks.
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This is compared to other travel options from Great Dunmow to London:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Great Dunmow to London costing on average £21.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 47m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Great Dunmow and London as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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