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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Strood 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
    £26–45

  2. Drive  37.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Strood to Chelmsfordcar car 37.8 mi
    42 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 39m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Strood to Chelmsfordtaxi taxi 37.8 mi
    42 min
    £160–200

  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
    2h 22m
    £27–46

  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 Bus Stationbus bus 300 / ...
    3h 53m

Strood to Chelmsford by train

Calendar215Weekly Trains
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 9m

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

You can take a train from Strood 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 Elaine Avenue to Army & Navy via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 39m.

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