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How to get fromChelmsford to Gillinghamby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chelmsford to Gillingham by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Gillingham (Kent)train train St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
    1h 36m
    £28–53

  2. Drive 41.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Gillinghamcar car 41.8 mi
    47 min
    £11–15

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus X30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus A9
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain train
    2h 38m
    £21–45

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chelmsford to Gillinghamtaxi taxi 41.8 mi
    47 min
    £270–330

  5. Train via Greenwich

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from Stratford DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Stationtrain train Dlr
    3. Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to Gillingham (Kent)train train
    2h 13m
    £26–49

Chelmsford to Gillingham by train

Calendar213Weekly Trains
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 55.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Gillingham, England?

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Gillingham (Kent) via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 36m.

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