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Chelmsford to Basingstoke trains

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The average train between Chelmsford and Basingstoke takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chelmsford to Basingstoke. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 47m
Duration
82 mi
Distance
£41
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Basingstoketrain train London Waterloo - Basingstoke / ...
2h 11m
£34–64

Chelmsford to Basingstoke train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Chelmsford and Basingstoke. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Basingstoke at 2:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 18m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 4m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway1h 42m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway1h 49m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway1h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 10m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 1m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Basingstoke? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 81.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 47m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Basingstoke via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 11m.

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