There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Chelmsford by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via London
best- Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
2h 20m£50–121Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Coach Stationbus 777
4h 21m£28–64Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Chelmsford119.4 mi
2h 32mDrive 119.4 mi
- Drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Chelmsfordcar 119.4 mi
2h 32m£29–42Train
- Take the train from Coleshill Parkway to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
5h 18m£86–128
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Chelmsford by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Chelmsford is to bus which costs £27 - £65 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Chelmsford is to train via London which takes 2h 20m and costs £50 - £130.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal and arriving at Bus Station via Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Birmingham International Airport and arriving at Chelmsford via Birmingham International, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Chelmsford is 138 miles. The road distance is 120.1 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Chelmsford without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 20m and costs £50 - £130.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Chelmsford, including transfers.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Chelmsford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham International station.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Chelmsford is to train via London which takes 2h 20m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £65 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Birmingham Airport (BHX), England and Chelmsford, England?
You can take a vehicle from Birmingham International Airport to Chelmsford via Birmingham Intl Rail Station, Birmingham International, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £25–65 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham International to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham International to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–90
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Birmingham International to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsford
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Coleshill Parkway to Stansted Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–65
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Chelmsford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Chelmsford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Chelmsford is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Chelmsford.
There are 586+ hotels available in Chelmsford.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Chelmsford. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






















