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

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Chelmsford by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rochester to Stratford Internationaltrain train Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
    1h 9m
    £27–53

  2. Drive 39.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Chelmsfordcar car 39.1 mi
    44 min
    £10–14

  3. Bus, line 100 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus x80
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Army & Navybus bus X10
    3h 20m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rochester to Chelmsfordtaxi taxi 39.1 mi
    44 min
    £250–310

  5. Train via Greenwich

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Woolwich Arsenaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Stratford DLR Stationtrain train Dlr
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    1h 48m
    £26–49

  6. Bus, line 100 bus, line 300 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus x80
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Retail Marketbus bus 300 / ...
    3h 32m

Rochester to Chelmsford by train

Calendar213Weekly Trains
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 9m

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

You can take a train from Rochester to Chelmsford via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Army & Navy via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 20m.

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