There are 4 ways to get from Chelmsford to Southend Central Station by bus, train, taxi 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.
What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Southend Central Station, England?
Arriva UK operates a bus from Chelmsford to Southend Central Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 - $9 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chelmsford to Southend Central Station via Shenfield and Southend Victoria in around 1 h 6 min.

- Website
- abelliogreateranglia.co.uk
Train from Chelmsford to Shenfield
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5 - $9
- Website
- abelliogreateranglia.co.uk
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
Train from Shenfield to Southend Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9 - $14
- Website
- abelliogreateranglia.co.uk
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk

- Phone
- +44 (0)191 520 4000
- enquiries@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arriva.co.uk
Bus from Chelmsford City Centre, Bus Station (Chelm Bus Stn) to Southend-on-Sea, Travel Centre (S'nd Travel Ctr)
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6 - $9
- Schedules at
- arrivabus.co.uk
- Book at
- arrivabus.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $100 - $120
A1 Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1245 838383
- Website
- a1carschelmsford.com
Fareway Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 1245 355555
- Website
- farewaytaxisltd.com
Chelmsford Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 1246 600 155
- Website
- chelmsfordtaxisltd.co.uk
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Chelmsford to Southend Central Station?
The distance between Chelmsford and Southend Central Station is 28 km. The road distance is 33 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Southend Central Station?
The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Southend Central Station is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 26 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Southend Central Station?
The quickest way to get from Chelmsford to Southend Central Station is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £70 - £85.
Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Southend Central Station?
No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Southend Central Station. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Southend Victoria via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1 h 6 min.
Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Southend Central Station?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chelmsford City Centre, Bus Station (Chelm Bus Stn) and arriving at Southend-on-Sea, Travel Centre (S'nd Travel Ctr). Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 57 min.
How long does it take to get from Chelmsford to Southend Central Station?
The bus from Chelmsford City Centre, Bus Station (Chelm Bus Stn) to Southend-on-Sea, Travel Centre (S'nd Travel Ctr) takes 57 min including transfers and departs hourly.