There are 4 ways to get from Ilford to Chelmsford by 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.
Recommended option
Train • 42 min
$16 - $23
Cheapest option
Train via Shenfield • 47 min
$12 - $19
2 alternative options
Taxi • 30 min
$110 - $150
Drive • 30 min
$5 - $8
What companies run services between Ilford, England and Chelmsford, England?
You can take a train from Ilford to Chelmsford via Stratford (London) in around 42 min.
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Ilford to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $5
- Schedules at
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Ilford to Shenfield
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7 - $10
- 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
Train from Shenfield to Chelmsford
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5 - $9
- Website
- abelliogreateranglia.co.uk
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $110 - $150
Call A Cab
- Phone
- +44 20 8901 4444
- Website
- callacab.com
Licenced London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 75 1905 5741
- Website
- licensedlondontaxi.co.uk
Com Cab
- Phone
- +44 20 7908 0271
- Website
- comcab-london.co.uk
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Ilford to Chelmsford?
The distance between Ilford and Chelmsford is 34 km. The road distance is 38 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ilford to Chelmsford?
The cheapest way to get from Ilford to Chelmsford is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 30 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Ilford to Chelmsford?
The quickest way to get from Ilford to Chelmsford is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs £85 - £100.
Is there a direct train between Ilford and Chelmsford?
No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Ilford and arriving at Chelmsford via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
How long does it take to get from Ilford to Chelmsford?
It takes approximately 42 min to get from Ilford to Chelmsford, including transfers.