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How to get fromRainham to Chelmsfordby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rainham (London) to West Hamtrain train Grays - London Fenchurch Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
    53 min
    £16–33

  2. Drive 22.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rainham to Chelmsfordcar car 22.1 mi
    32 min
    £6–8

  3. Line 165 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rainham Village School to Romford Stationbus bus 165
    2. Take the train from Romford to Shenfieldtrain train Elizabeth / ...
    1h 28m
    £9–22

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rainham to Chelmsfordtaxi taxi 22.1 mi
    32 min
    £140–180

  5. Line 103 bus, line 498 bus, line 351 bus

    1. Take the bus from Rainham Interchange to Romford Stationbus bus 103
    2. Take the bus from Romford Station to High Streetbus bus 498
    3. Take the bus from High Street to Chelmsford stationbus bus 351
    2h
    £6–8

Rainham to Chelmsford by train and subway

Calendar308Weekly Services
Duration53 minAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.3 mi
  • Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between Rainham, Greater London, England and Chelmsford, England?

You can take a train from Rainham (London) to Chelmsford via West Ham, West Ham station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rainham Interchange to Chelmsford station via Romford Station and High Street in around 2h.

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