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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chelmsford to Rainham 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 Rainham (Kent)train train St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
    1h 39m
    £29–60

  2. Drive 43.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Rainhamcar car 43.5 mi
    53 min
    £11–16

  3. Line 300 bus, line 100 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cathedral to Bus Stationbus bus 300 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
    3. Take the train from Greenhithe for Bluewater to Rainham (Kent)train train
    3h 53m
    £12–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chelmsford to Rainhamtaxi taxi 43.5 mi
    53 min
    £280–340

  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 Rainham (Kent)train train Luton - Rainham / ...
    2h 17m
    £28–54

  6. Bus, line 100 bus, line 700 bus

    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 Bus Stationbus bus x80
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Waterfront Bus Stationbus bus 700
    5. Take the bus from Waterfront Bus Station to White Horsebus bus 132 / ...
    4h 9m

Chelmsford to Rainham by train

Calendar213Weekly Trains
Duration1h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 58.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Rainham, Medway, England?

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Rainham (Kent) via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Army & Navy to White Horse via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Waterfront Bus Station in around 4h 9m.

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