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Outbound fromSouthend Victoria to Chelmsford by train
It takes an average of 54m to travel from Southend Victoria to Chelmsford by train, over a distance of around 17 miles (27 km). There are normally 81 trains per day travelling from Southend Victoria to Chelmsford and tickets for this journey start from £16.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:01 | |
| Departure station | Southend Victoria | |
| Arrival station | Chelmsford | |
| Journey time | From 43m | |
| Distance | 17 miles (27 km) | |
| Frequency | 81 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £16.40 | |
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Travelling from Southend Victoria to Chelmsford by train
Looking to travel from Southend Victoria to Chelmsford by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 54 minutes to travel from Southend Victoria to Chelmsford by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 43 minutes though. You'll usually find 81 trains per day running along the 17 miles (27 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Chelmsford, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. Greater Anglia are the main train operator on this route and will whisk you to Chelmsford in no time.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Southend Victoria to Chelmsford in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £16.40.
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Cheap train tickets from Southend Victoria to Chelmsford
Book in advance
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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 Southend Victoria 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.
Split your tickets
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