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How to get fromMaidstone to Chelmsfordby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Maidstone to Chelmsford by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain train Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree / ...
    1h 46m
    £23–81

  2. Drive 47 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Maidstone to Chelmsfordcar car 47 mi
    52 min
    £12–17

  3. Bus, line 351 bus

    1. Take the bus from Brenchley Gardens to Waterfront Bus Stationbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Chatham to Upminsterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brentwood station to Retail Marketbus bus 351
    3h 12m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Maidstone to Chelmsfordtaxi taxi 47 mi
    52 min
    £310–370

  5. Train via Strood

    1. Take the train from Maidstone West to Stroodtrain train
    2. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    1h 53m
    £27–73

  6. Bus, line 100 bus, line 300 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus x80
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 300 / ...
    4h 26m

Maidstone to Chelmsford by train and subway

Calendar132Weekly Services
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Chelmsford, England?

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Chelmsford via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brenchley Gardens to Retail Market via Chatham, Upminster, Deyncourt Gardens, Harold Wood Station, Harold Wood, Brentwood, and Brentwood station in around 3h 12m.

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