Southend to Chelmsford by train
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Overview: trains from Southend to Chelmsford
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Going from Southend to Chelmsford by train
About to set off from Southend to Chelmsford by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.
Cost of train tickets between Southend and Chelmsford
The cheapest train tickets from Southend to Chelmsford start at US$17.43. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .
Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Southend to Chelmsford is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 4 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.
Southend to Chelmsford departure timetable
On this route, 61 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Southend at 05:00 and the last leaving at 23:00 during the week.
For weekend travel to Chelmsford, the earliest departure is at 05:01 and the last one is at 22:30. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 20 minutes.
Average train travel time from Southend to Chelmsford
The quickest time by train is 47 minutes, travelling a total distance of 28 kilometres.
How far in advance Southend and Chelmsford tickets go on sale
Tickets for travel between Southend and Chelmsford are available 4 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.
Further insights on trains from Southend to Chelmsford
Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Chelmsford city guide.
FAQs about the train journey from Southend to Chelmsford
Want to know more about your journey from Southend to Chelmsford? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total distance between Southend and Chelmsford is 28 kilometres.
The lowest price available on this route is US$17.43. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . Booking 7 days before departure ensures that prices are usually around .
You can purchase tickets for this journey 4 and a half months ahead of the travel date.
The quickest journey is 47 minutes.
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