What is the cheapest way to get from Southend Airport Station to Chelmsford?

The cheapest way to get from Southend Airport Station to Chelmsford is to bus which costs £2 - £3 and takes 49 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Southend Airport Station to Chelmsford?

The fastest way to get from Southend Airport Station to Chelmsford is to drive which takes 25 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Southend Airport Station and Chelmsford?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Southend Airport and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

Is there a direct train between Southend Airport Station and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from Southend Airport Station to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Southend Airport and arriving at Chelmsford via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Southend Airport Station to Chelmsford?

The distance between Southend Airport Station and Chelmsford is 21 miles. The road distance is 19.9 miles.

How do I travel from Southend Airport Station to Chelmsford without a car?

The best way to get from Southend Airport Station to Chelmsford without a car is to train and bus which takes 45 min and costs £5 - £9.

How long does it take to get from Southend Airport Station to Chelmsford?

It takes approximately 45 min to get from Southend Airport Station to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southend Airport Station to Chelmsford bus from?

Southend Airport Station to Chelmsford bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from London Southend Airport station.

Where do I catch the Southend Airport Station to Chelmsford train from?

Southend Airport Station to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Airport station.

Train or bus from Southend Airport Station to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Southend Airport Station to Chelmsford is to train which takes 50 min and costs £13 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £3 and takes 49 min.

Where does the Southend Airport Station to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Southend Airport Station to Chelmsford bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Southend Airport Station to Chelmsford train arrive?

Southend Airport Station to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Shenfield station.

Can I drive from Southend Airport Station to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Southend Airport Station to Chelmsford is 20 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Southend Airport Station to Chelmsford.

How do I get a train ticket from Southend Airport Station to Chelmsford?

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Southend Airport Station to Chelmsford - 6 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Southend Airport Station to Chelmsford by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Southend Airport to Rayleightrain Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
45 min
£5–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Southend Airport to Bus Stationbus X30
49 min
£2–3
Train
1. Take the train from Southend Airport to Shenfieldtrain Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Shenfield to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
50 min
£13–26
Drive 19.8 mi
1. Drive from Southend Airport Station to Chelmsfordcar 19.8 mi
25 min
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southend Airport Station to Chelmsfordtaxi 19.8 mi
25 min
£130–160
Bus via Railway Station
1. Take the bus from Holiday Inn Southend Airport to Railway Stationbus 9
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
1h 7m
£4–6

Southend Airport Station to Chelmsford by train and bus

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Distance: 21 mi
Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Southend Airport Station, England and Chelmsford, England?

You can take a train from Southend Airport to Chelmsford via Shenfield in around 50 min. Alternatively, First Essex operates a bus from London Southend Airport to Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 49 min.

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