How to get to Chelmsford from Milton Keynes

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Compare train and coach for Milton Keynes to Chelmsford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Chelmsford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £42, while a train costs an average of £42.

Distance: 91 km

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The cheapest way to travel from Milton Keynes to Chelmsford is a train with an average price of £42.
The fastest way to travel from Milton Keynes to Chelmsford is by train with an average journey time of 2h 2m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Milton Keynes and Chelmsford including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £42 compared to roughly £18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-24.33. The journey takes 1h 32m versus 1h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Milton Keynes to Chelmsford

How to get to Chelmsford from Milton Keynes by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Milton Keynes to Chelmsford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greater Anglia
    11:453h07
    Milton Keynes
    14:52Chelmsford
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  • Greater Anglia
    11:453h07
    Milton Keynes
    14:52Chelmsford
    £521One-way
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  • Greater Anglia
    11:453h07
    Milton Keynes
    14:52Chelmsford
    £521One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Milton Keynes to Chelmsford

Travel to Chelmsford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Milton Keynes to Chelmsford.

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There are 2 options to travel between Milton Keynes and Chelmsford including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Milton Keynes to Chelmsford is a train with an average price of £42.
The fastest way to travel from Milton Keynes to Chelmsford is by train with an average journey time of 2h 2m.
The Milton Keynes to Chelmsford distance is approximately 91 km.
The average frequency per day from Milton Keynes to Chelmsford is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milton Keynes and Chelmsford as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milton Keynes to Chelmsford:
  • Trains mostly depart from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) and arrive in Chelmsford station (CHM).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milton Keynes to Chelmsford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Tube, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Greater Anglia to go to Chelmsford by train.
Omio customers who travel from Milton Keynes to Chelmsford often also extend their vacation to go to London Liverpool Street (LST), Stratford (London) (SRA), London, Stratford, Shenfield (SNF). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chelmsford and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Milton Keynes to Chelmsford, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
To explore Chelmsford's main attractions, including its parks, historical sites, and shopping areas, two to three days are usually sufficient.

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