How to get from Basingstoke to Chelmsford by train, subway or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Basingstoke to Chelmsford by train, subway or car

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Recommended option

Train, Tube  •  1 h 43 min

  1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
  2. Take the Tube from Waterloo Underground Station to Stratford Underground Station
  3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsford

$36 - $53

1 alternative option

Drive  •  1 h 39 min

  1. Drive from Basingstoke to Chelmsford 100 miles

$21 - $35

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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.

Train operators
South Western Railway
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
South West Trains
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South West Trains
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South West Trains
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First class interior
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Standard class interior
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London Waterloo
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London Waterloo
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London Underground (Tube)
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
Standard train
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London Underground Interior
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London Underground ticket machine
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Map of London Underground
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London Waterloo
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London Waterloo
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Greater Anglia
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
Train exterior
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Train exterior
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Train exterior
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1st class interior
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Interior of standard class
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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.

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