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Outbound fromBath Spa to Chelmsford by train
It takes an average of 3h 23m to travel from Bath Spa to Chelmsford by train, over a distance of around 124 miles (199 km). There are normally 43 trains per day travelling from Bath Spa to Chelmsford and tickets for this journey start from £35.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:03 | |
| Departure station | Bath Spa | |
| Arrival station | Chelmsford | |
| Journey time | From 2h 27m | |
| Distance | 124 miles (199 km) | |
| Frequency | 43 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £35.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Greater Anglia |
Taking the train from Bath Spa to Chelmsford in 2 hours 27 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Bath Spa to Chelmsford? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 23 minutes to travel the 124 miles (199 km) from Bath Spa to Chelmsford by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 27 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 43 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 Bath Spa to Chelmsford in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £35.50. 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 Bath Spa 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 Bath Spa 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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