There are 2 ways to get from Basingstoke to Chelmsford by train, subway or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train, Tube • 1 h 43 min
$36 - $53
1 alternative option
Drive • 1 h 39 min
$21 - $35
What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Chelmsford, England?
There is no direct connection from Basingstoke to Chelmsford. However, you can take the train to London Waterloo, take the walk to Waterloo Underground Station, take the Tube to Stratford Underground Station, take the walk to Stratford (London), then take the train to Chelmsford. Alternatively, you can take the drive to Chelmsford.

- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $18 - $29
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk

- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Waterloo Underground Station to Stratford Underground Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4 - $6
- Schedules at
- tfl.gov.uk

- Website
- abelliogreateranglia.co.uk
Train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsford
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13 - $19
- Website
- abelliogreateranglia.co.uk
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts, Need to know: Eurostar and Travelling to and around Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Questions & Answers
How far is it from Basingstoke to Chelmsford?
The distance between Basingstoke and Chelmsford is 120 km. The road distance is 160 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Chelmsford?
The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Chelmsford is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1 h 39 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Chelmsford?
The quickest way to get from Basingstoke to Chelmsford is to drive which takes 1 h 39 min and costs £15 - £22.
How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Chelmsford?
It takes approximately 1 h 43 min to get from Basingstoke to Chelmsford, including transfers.