How to get from Chelmsford to Ham
- 288 km as the crow flies
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 48m
1 transfer
Train + Bus
€22
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Chelmsford to Ham: train, bus. The two cities are about 288 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
288 km
Chelmsford to Ham: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Chelmsford → LondontrainGreater Anglia·44m
- 2London City Airport → HambusRegional connection·35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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Ticket prices on this route
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- Train· 25m€12Book
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Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Greater Anglia, Regional connection; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Chelmsford to Ham works
Start with a Greater Anglia train from Chelmsford to London, about 44 min. Transfer in London and continue by Regional connection bus on to Ham (35 min). In total it's roughly €22 over 2h 48m, 1 transfer.
Chelmsford to Ham: common questions
Is there a train from Chelmsford to Ham?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a bus from Chelmsford to Ham?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Ham from Chelmsford?
About 288 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Chelmsford to Ham?
On this route you travel with Greater Anglia, Regional connection.
What is the cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Ham?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Greater Anglia, Regional connection
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026