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

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There are 6 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 34m
    £29–56

  2. Bus, line 100 bus, line 700 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Army & Navy to Bus Stationbus bus X10
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Waterfront Bus Stationbus bus 700
    3h 31m
    £5–9

  3. Drive 41.8 mi

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

  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 Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to Gillingham (Kent)train train Luton - Rainham / ...
    2h 9m
    £28–52

  6. Line 300 bus, line 100 bus

    1. Take the bus from Cathedral to Bus Stationbus bus 300 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
    3h 42m
    £11–21

Chelmsford to Gillingham by train

Calendar207Weekly Trains
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 55.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 34m

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 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Army & Navy to Waterfront Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 31m.

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