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How to get from Oxford to Chelmsford by train?

By train

To get from Oxford to Chelmsford in London, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Oxford station to Paddington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Stratford station to Chelmsford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is £3.40.

126min£3.40
Walk to train station
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Oxford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oxford
    0.74 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paddington
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paddington
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    18 min
  • 7
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Ipswich
  • 8
    Ride to train station Chelmsford
    Ride to train station
    Chelmsford
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Tube and train

To get from Oxford to Chelmsford in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the CHILTERN RAILWAYS train from Oxford station to Marylebone station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAMMERSMITH & CITY Tube and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Liverpool Street station to Chelmsford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min.

169min
Walk to train station
Train - CHILTERN RAILWAYS
Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Oxford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oxford
    0.74 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - CHILTERN RAILWAYS
    Wait for train
    CHILTERN RAILWAYS
    London Marylebone
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Marylebone
    80 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Edgware Road Circle Line
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Wait for Tube
    HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Barking
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Liverpool Street Underground
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Clacton-On-Sea
  • 9
    Ride to train station Chelmsford
    Ride to train station
    Chelmsford
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Oxford to Chelmsford

The distance between Oxford, London and Chelmsford, London is approximately 98.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oxford to Chelmsford by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Oxford

Oxford is located at Oxford, London and the nearest public transport station is Speedwell Street, Oxford City Centre.

Bus stations close to Oxford:

  • Speedwell Street, Oxford City Centre
  • Police Station, Oxford City Centre
  • St Aldates, Oxford City Centre

Public transport stations close to Chelmsford, London

Chelmsford is located at Chelmsford, London and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre.

Bus stations close to Chelmsford:

  • Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre
  • Station, Chelmsford City Centre
  • Chelmsford

By Tube and train

To get from Oxford to Chelmsford in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the CHILTERN RAILWAYS train from Oxford station to Marylebone station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAMMERSMITH & CITY Tube and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Liverpool Street station to Chelmsford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min.

169min
Walk to train station
Train - CHILTERN RAILWAYS
Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Oxford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oxford
    0.74 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - CHILTERN RAILWAYS
    Wait for train
    CHILTERN RAILWAYS
    London Marylebone
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Marylebone
    80 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Edgware Road Circle Line
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Wait for Tube
    HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Barking
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Liverpool Street Underground
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Clacton-On-Sea
  • 9
    Ride to train station Chelmsford
    Ride to train station
    Chelmsford
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Oxford to Chelmsford?

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Oxford to Chelmsford?

    The alternative route takes 169 minutes, using Bus line CHILTERN RAILWAYS, Bus line HAMMERSMITH & CITY, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • Is there a direct train between Oxford and Chelmsford in London?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Oxford to Chelmsford in London?

    The GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from Oxford station near Oxford to London Paddington station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till London Paddington station near Chelmsford in London

  • How long does it take to travel from Oxford to Chelmsford in London by train?

    The total travel time between Oxford and Chelmsford in London by train is about 2 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Oxford to get to Chelmsford in London?

    Get on the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from the Oxford station near Oxford in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Oxford and Chelmsford in London?

    Get off the train at the London Paddington station, which is closest to Chelmsford in London.

  • How much is the train fare from Oxford to Chelmsford?

    The ride from Oxford to Chelmsford costs £3.40.

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