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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 BridgetrainMaidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to ChelmsfordtrainLondon Liverpool Street - Braintree / ...
    1h 48m
    £24–88

  2. Drive 47 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Maidstone to Chelmsfordcar47 mi
    52 min
    £12–17

  3. Bus, line 300 bus

    1. Take the bus from Brenchley Gardens to Waterfront Bus Stationbus101
    2. Take the bus from Chatham to Upminsterbus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus300 / ...
    3h 31m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Maidstone to Chelmsfordtaxi47 mi
    52 min
    £310–370

  5. Train via Strood

    1. Take the train from Maidstone West to Stroodtrain
    2. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
    1h 59m
    £24–75

  6. Train via Shenfield

    1. Take the train from Chatham to FarringdontrainRainham / ...
    2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to ShenfieldtrainElizabeth
    3h 30m
    £24–63

Maidstone to Chelmsford by train and subway

Calendar123Weekly Services
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest 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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brenchley Gardens to Bus Station via Chatham, Upminster, Upminster, Basildon, and Bus Station in around 3h 31m.

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