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Outbound fromBournemouth to Chelmsford by train
It takes an average of 3h 40m to travel from Bournemouth to Chelmsford by train, over a distance of around 123 miles (197 km). There are normally 22 trains per day travelling from Bournemouth to Chelmsford and tickets for this journey start from £23 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:10 | |
| Departure station | Bournemouth | |
| Arrival station | Chelmsford | |
| Journey time | From 3h 4m | |
| Distance | 123 miles (197 km) | |
| Frequency | 22 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £23 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, London Overground, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Greater Anglia |
Taking the train from Bournemouth to Chelmsford in 3 hours 4 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Bournemouth to Chelmsford? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 40 minutes to travel the 123 miles (197 km) from Bournemouth to Chelmsford by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 4 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 22 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia or South Western Railway to Chelmsford. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Bournemouth to Chelmsford in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £23.00. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Chelmsford by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Bournemouth to Chelmsford
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Bournemouth to Chelmsford is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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