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Compare coach and train for Rayleigh to Chelmsford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rayleigh to Chelmsford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 19 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£14 Average Price Cheapest | £4 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £14 compared to roughly £4 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-10.10. The journey takes 29m versus 25m 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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How to get to Chelmsford from Rayleigh by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rayleigh to Chelmsford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 17:350h30Rayleigh18:05Chelmsford£241One-way1 change
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- 17:350h30Rayleigh18:05Chelmsford£241One-way1 change
Fastest
- 17:350h30Rayleigh18:05Chelmsford£241One-way1 change
Other options
- 17:210h33Rayleigh17:54Chelmsford£241One-way1 change
- 17:510h33Rayleigh18:24Chelmsford£241One-way1 change
- 7:470h34Rayleigh8:21Chelmsford£241One-way1 change
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FAQs: Rayleigh to Chelmsford
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- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rayleigh and Chelmsford as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rayleigh station (RLG) and arrive in Chelmsford station (CHM).
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Chelmsford by train.
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