What is the best way to travel from Harlow to Chelmsford?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Trains to Chelmsford from Harlow. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Chelmsford from Harlow?
You can reach Chelmsford with just £31 by taking a Bus from Greater Anglia, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Greater Anglia2h 17m004:34HarlowCentral Station06:51Chelmsfordbus station0EconomyA Bus from Greater Anglia goes from Central Station, Harlow (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 04:34:00 to bus station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 06:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 17m
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Greater Anglia2h 19m005:15HarlowCentral Station07:34Chelmsfordbus station0EconomyA Bus from Greater Anglia goes from Central Station, Harlow (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 05:15:00 to bus station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 07:34:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 19m
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Greater Anglia2h 51m004:34HarlowCentral Station07:25ChelmsfordSouth Woodham Ferrers Train Station0EconomyA Bus from Greater Anglia goes from Central Station, Harlow (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 04:34:00 to South Woodham Ferrers Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 07:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 51m
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Greater Anglia2h 41m005:42HarlowCentral Station08:23ChelmsfordSouth Woodham Ferrers Train Station0EconomyA Bus from Greater Anglia goes from Central Station, Harlow (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 05:42:00 to South Woodham Ferrers Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 08:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 41m
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Greater Anglia2h 48m006:15HarlowCentral Station09:03ChelmsfordSouth Woodham Ferrers Train Station0EconomyA Bus from Greater Anglia goes from Central Station, Harlow (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 06:15:00 to South Woodham Ferrers Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 09:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 48m
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Greater Anglia1h 30m006:13HarlowCentral Station07:43ChelmsfordSouth Woodham Ferrers Train Station0EconomyA Train from Greater Anglia goes from Central Station, Harlow (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 06:13:00 to South Woodham Ferrers Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 07:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Greater Anglia1h 51m006:33HarlowCentral Station08:24ChelmsfordSouth Woodham Ferrers Train Station0EconomyA Train from Greater Anglia goes from Central Station, Harlow (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 06:33:00 to South Woodham Ferrers Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 08:24:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 51m
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Greater Anglia1h 37m006:47HarlowCentral Station08:24ChelmsfordSouth Woodham Ferrers Train Station0EconomyA Train from Greater Anglia goes from Central Station, Harlow (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 06:47:00 to South Woodham Ferrers Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 08:24:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 37m
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Greater Anglia1h 46m007:17HarlowCentral Station09:03ChelmsfordSouth Woodham Ferrers Train Station0EconomyA Train from Greater Anglia goes from Central Station, Harlow (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 07:17:00 to South Woodham Ferrers Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 09:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 46m
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Greater Anglia1h 30m007:33HarlowCentral Station09:03ChelmsfordSouth Woodham Ferrers Train Station0EconomyA Train from Greater Anglia goes from Central Station, Harlow (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 07:33:00 to South Woodham Ferrers Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 09:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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What are the fastest trips from Harlow to Chelmsford?
You can get to Chelmsford from Harlow in just 1h 30m with a Train from Greater Anglia. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Greater Anglia2h 17m004:34HarlowCentral Station06:51Chelmsfordbus station0EconomyA Bus from Greater Anglia goes from Central Station, Harlow (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 04:34:00 to bus station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 06:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 17m
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Greater Anglia2h 19m005:15HarlowCentral Station07:34Chelmsfordbus station0EconomyA Bus from Greater Anglia goes from Central Station, Harlow (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 05:15:00 to bus station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 07:34:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 19m
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Greater Anglia2h 41m005:42HarlowCentral Station08:23ChelmsfordSouth Woodham Ferrers Train Station0EconomyA Bus from Greater Anglia goes from Central Station, Harlow (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 05:42:00 to South Woodham Ferrers Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 08:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 41m
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Greater Anglia2h 48m006:15HarlowCentral Station09:03ChelmsfordSouth Woodham Ferrers Train Station0EconomyA Bus from Greater Anglia goes from Central Station, Harlow (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 06:15:00 to South Woodham Ferrers Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 09:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 48m
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Greater Anglia2h 51m004:34HarlowCentral Station07:25ChelmsfordSouth Woodham Ferrers Train Station0EconomyA Bus from Greater Anglia goes from Central Station, Harlow (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 04:34:00 to South Woodham Ferrers Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 07:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 51m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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Greater Anglia1h 30m006:13HarlowCentral Station07:43ChelmsfordSouth Woodham Ferrers Train Station0EconomyA Train from Greater Anglia goes from Central Station, Harlow (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 06:13:00 to South Woodham Ferrers Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 07:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Greater Anglia1h 30m007:33HarlowCentral Station09:03ChelmsfordSouth Woodham Ferrers Train Station0EconomyA Train from Greater Anglia goes from Central Station, Harlow (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 07:33:00 to South Woodham Ferrers Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 09:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Greater Anglia1h 37m006:47HarlowCentral Station08:24ChelmsfordSouth Woodham Ferrers Train Station0EconomyA Train from Greater Anglia goes from Central Station, Harlow (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 06:47:00 to South Woodham Ferrers Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 08:24:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 37m
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Greater Anglia1h 46m007:17HarlowCentral Station09:03ChelmsfordSouth Woodham Ferrers Train Station0EconomyA Train from Greater Anglia goes from Central Station, Harlow (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 07:17:00 to South Woodham Ferrers Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 09:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 46m
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Greater Anglia1h 51m006:33HarlowCentral Station08:24ChelmsfordSouth Woodham Ferrers Train Station0EconomyA Train from Greater Anglia goes from Central Station, Harlow (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 06:33:00 to South Woodham Ferrers Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 08:24:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 51m
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Bus from Harlow to Chelmsford
What are the most popular stations in Harlow and Chelmsford?
In Harlow, you will usually depart from Central Bus Station or Central Station, while in Chelmsford you will be arriving at Hatfield Peverel Train Station, bus station or South Woodham Ferrers Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Chelmsford from Harlow? With 5 connections between 1 Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Harlow and Chelmsford, you can pay as low as £31 with a Bus from Greater Anglia.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Greater Anglia: you will get to Chelmsford in just 1h 30m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Harlow and Chelmsford are Greater Anglia, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Harlow and Chelmsford is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Roydon or to Spring field, and look at flights from Cambridge Airport, and landing at Rochester Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Harlow to Chelmsford?
The most popular companies between Harlow and Chelmsford, are Greater Anglia. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Greater Anglia
All you need to know when you travel from Harlow to Chelmsford
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Harlow to Chelmsford. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Harlow to Chelmsford
How can I reach Chelmsford from Harlow?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Chelmsford from Harlow.
How far is Chelmsford from Harlow?
The distance between Harlow and Chelmsford is 26.4 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Harlow and Chelmsford?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 1 kgs of CO2, a train 1 kgs, a car 4 kgs, and a flight 7 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Harlow to Chelmsford?
You can get to Chelmsford with just £31 by taking a Bus from Greater Anglia.
What is the fastest way to get from Harlow to Chelmsford?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Chelmsford in just 1h 30m with a Train from Greater Anglia.
More routes to Harlow and to Chelmsford
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Harlow and to Chelmsford. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!